The species was named Mezilaurus vanderwerffii F.M. Alves & J.B. Baitello and is characterized by leaves with dense, glandular dots on the adaxial surface. The species is reported for Cerrado, Cerradão, and Semideciduous Forest surrounding the Pantanal Matogrossense.
new species; Mezilaurus; Lauraceae; Mato Grosso do Sul; Brasil
