virola nut (Virola sebifera)
Virola sebifera is a tropical South American tree known for its reddish resinous sap. Its seeds yield a fatty oil used in candles and soap. The bark and seeds contain.
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Synonyms
Knema sebifera (Aubl.) Peterm.
Myristica mocoa Poepp. ex A.DC.
Myristica panamensis Hemsl.
Myristica sebifera (Aubl.) Sw.
Palala mocoa (Poepp. ex A.DC.) Kuntze
Palala panamensis (Hemsl.) Kuntze
Palala sebifera (Aubl.) Kuntze
Virola boliviensis Warb.
Virola mocoa (Poepp. ex A.DC.) Warb.
Virola mycetis Pulle
Virola panamensis (Hemsl.) Warb.
Virola venezuelensis Warb.
Virola warburgii Pittier
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMagnoliales
- familyMyristicaceae
- genusVirola
- speciesVirola sebifera