Nectandra psammophila

Nectandra psammophila belongs to the Lauraceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the laurel family. This species is part of the genus Nectandra, which includes various aromatic trees and shrubs. It is distributed across Brazil, with records from the Northeast and Southeast regions. The species was formally published in 1836 by the botanists Nees and Martius. As a member of the Lauraceae, it shares characteristics such as evergreen leaves, aromatic bark, and typically grows in tropical or subtropical environments.