This species is closely related to Nectandra longifolia[].

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General Information

Nectandra angusta is a tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall. The bole is straight and cylindrical[].
The tree is heavily exploited from the wild for its wood.
A species known from just three locations on the eastern slopes of the Andes from central and southern parts of Bolivia. One of the most important timber trees in the area, it is being heavily exploited in at least one of these sites. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Bolivia.

Habitat

Humid forests[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	20.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood is a yellowish-brown to a dark green; the sapwood is yellowish. The grain is straight to undulate; lustre is bright; there is no distinctive taste, but the wood is slightly aromatic. The wood is not very durable, especially if not kept dry; it is easy to work and finishes well. It is used for purposes such as construction, flooring, boxes and crates, decorative veneer[].

Propagation

Seed -

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