Aniba novo-granatensis explained

Aniba novo-granatensis is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It is endemic to Colombia.

Etymology

The specific epithet novogranatensis is a demonym for Colombia, formerly called Nueva Granada.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Fernández Casas, F. J. (2016). The genus Spigelia Linnaeus (1753). The origin of its scientific names. Biblioteca Digital. https://bibdigital.rjb.csic.es/idurl/1/1526302
2. Mazza, G. (2018, September 17). Erythroxylum novogranatense. Monaco Nature Encyclopedia. Retrieved December 25, 2023, from https://www.monaconatureencyclopedia.com/erythroxylum-novogranatense/?lang=en