Virola

Description

Virola sebifera is a tall, thin tree which grows 5-30 m (16-98 ft) tall. The leaves are simple and grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long. The small flowers are single-sexed and are found in panicles. The fruit is reddish, oval-shaped, and about 10-15 mm (0.39-0.59 in) long and about 11 mm (0.43 in) in diameter The individual Virola trees, which include 40 to 60 species, are difficult to differentiate from one another.