Nectandra Rol. ex Rottb.

SA
120
PERU
LAURACEAE
Nectandra
Amazonas: Chachapoyas District
Distrito Leymebamba. Bosque Alto Atuen,
species rich slightly disturbed cloud
forest on very steep slopes with huge
boulders.
06°45133nS 077°48111"W	2583	m
Large tree 10-12 m tall, glabrous;
leaves with very thick coriaceous
petioles; fruits huge , 2 cm wide x 7-8
cm long; fruit base with orange rind,
embryo turning red when cut; main veins
on leaf underside red.
27 June 2009
R.W. Bussmann, C. Vega, R. Wagter & j.
E. Briones 0. 15813
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
03243804