Tree;
trunk often fluted, but the bark otherwise very smooth, mottled
in shades of reddish tan; leaves opposite, short-petioled, ovate
to elliptic, base obtuse, margin entire, apex rounded, fragrant;
flowers and fruits axillary.return to: checklist; keys; family Myrtaceae
Tree;
trunk often fluted, but the bark otherwise very smooth, mottled
in shades of reddish tan; leaves opposite, short-petioled, ovate
to elliptic, base obtuse, margin entire, apex rounded, fragrant;
flowers and fruits axillary.
Additional images:
Standley (1930), citing Cuevas, reports that crushed leaves are used to treat cuts, to stop bleeding, and promote healing.
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