Williamodendron


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

Description

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

Species

Five species are accepted.Williamodendron cinnamomeum Williamodendron glaucophyllum Williamodendron itamarajuense Williamodendron quadrilocellatum
  • ''Williamodendron spectabile''