Biology:Williamodendron

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Williamodendron is a genus of evergreen trees belonging to the Laurel family, Lauraceae, in South America.[1][2]

Description

Fruit is globose and subtended by the small persistent tepals, which form a collar at the base of the fruit.[1] The floral characters and the wood and bark anatomy indicate a close relationship between Williamodendron and Mezilaurus.[1]

Species

Five species are accepted.[3]

  • Williamodendron cinnamomeum Henk van der Werff (nl)
  • Williamodendron glaucophyllum (van der Werff) Kubitzki & H.G.Richt.
  • Williamodendron itamarajuense P.L.R.Moraes
  • Williamodendron quadrilocellatum (van der Werff) Kubitzki & H.G. Richt.
  • Williamodendron spectabile Kubitzki & H.G.Richt.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5229113 entry