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aniba

Scientific Name: Aniba

Family: Lauraceae

Category: Dicot

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Aniba: A Neotropical Genus

Aniba is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Lauraceae family. These trees are native to the American neotropics, frequently found in low and mountain cloud forests, including those of the Caribbean islands.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aniba
  • Family: Lauraceae (Laurel family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus
  • The genus Aniba is classified within the Angiosperms, also known as Flowering plants.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aniba species are found in the American neotropics.
  • They thrive in low and mountain cloud forests, including those of the Caribbean islands.
  • Aniba robusta is specifically endemic to Venezuela.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Aniba species are tropical American trees.
  • They are characterized by aromatic foliage, inconspicuous flowers, and succulent fruit.

Ecological Role and Concerns

  • Several Aniba species are important for essential oil production.
  • Populations of some species, such as those used for rosewood oil extraction, have seriously declined due to exploitation.

Species within the Genus

  • Aniba rosodora: Commonly known as Brazilian rosewood or rosewood tree.
  • Aniba robusta: Endemic to Venezuela.
  • Aniba canelilla: Also known as Rosewood.
  • Aniba citrifolia: Contains hydrobenzofuranoid and bicyclo3.2.1octanoid neolignans in its trunk wood.
  • Aniba parviflora: Sometimes used as a synonym for Aniba rosaeodora in the context of rosewood oil.
  • It's estimated that the genus Aniba includes 41 species, classified into six subgroups.
  • Other species include A. affinis and Aniba kappleri.

Quirky Facts

  • The word "Aniba" originates from the Latin term for "rosewood."
  • Historically, seeds from some Aniba species have been used for their tonic properties.

Traditional and Economic Uses

  • The wood of Aniba rosaeodora has been intensively exploited since the 1920s for use in the perfume industry.
  • Some species are harvested from the wild for local use as tea, medicine, and a source of essential oils.

Further Information

  • Additional information can be found on ARKive.
  • Raintree's Database offers details on rainforest medicinal plants, including Aniba canelilla.
  • The Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data includes a monograph on Lauraceae I (Aniba and Aiouea) by Klaus Kubitzki.