Oxandra laurifolia
Lancewood
Also known as: Bocagea laurifolia (Sw.) Benth. & Hook.f. +4 more
- Bocagea laurifolia (Sw.) Benth. & Hook.f.
- Cananga laurifolia (Sw.) DC. ex Baill.
- Guatteria laurifolia (Sw.) Dunal
- Uvaria dodecandra Sessé & Moç.
- Uvaria laurifolia Sw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Annonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Oxandra laurifolia (commonly known as Lancewood) is a tree within the Annonaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.