Myristicaceae FAMILY
Virola michelii
Virola michelii
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Virola michelii is an evergreen tree with a clear bole that may be up to 23 metres long[ 341 Title South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species. Publication Author Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J. Publisher Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Year 1979 ISBN 0 643 02582 0 Description A very useful guide. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild as a source of timber and medicines.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, the Guyanas.
HabitatCommon in mixed hardwood forests[ 341 Title South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species. Publication Author Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J. Publisher Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Year 1979 ISBN 0 643 02582 0 Description A very useful guide. ].