Virola peruviana
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| Virola peruviana Warb.[1] |
Virola peruviana is a species of tree in the Myristicaceae family. It is found in Brazil (Amazonas, Pará), Columbia, Ecuador and Peru.[2] It grows to a height of about 35m.[2] The fruit is ellipsoidal, 14-24 mm long and 11-23 mm in diameter, forming groups of about 5 to 15.[2]
[edit] Varieties:
- Virola peruviana var. tomentosa Warb., 1897[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Virola peruviana (No common name). zipcodezoo.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ a b c Plantes et botanique :: Virola peruviana. www.plantes-botanique.be. Retrieved on 2008-04-30.
- ^ Virola peruviana var. tomentosa (No common name). zipcodezoo.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
