The species grows as an evergreen small tree up to 10-15 meters tall. It is found mainly at middle altitudes in Mediterranean laurisilva and in substitutional Erica-Myrica thickets. The tree is sold for use in horticulture, for inlay and furniture. ("The IUCN red list of threatened species", Cambridge, 2016)
país: España
any: 1973
Yvert: 1777