Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
willdenovii
ID:
466549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 511 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465881

Common Names

  • Persea willdenovii
  • Willdenovii Persea
  • Willdenovii Plant

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Synonyms

  • Persea pyrifolia Nees & Mart. [illegitimate]
  • Persea pyrifolia rigida Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Persea willdenovii (also called Willdenow's Avocado, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall, with a broad, rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Persea willdenovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persea willdenovii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea willdenovii is a tropical plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Persea willdenovii

Persea willdenovii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Persea willdenovii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Persea willdenovii?

Persea willdenovii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What type of soil does Persea willdenovii prefer?

Persea willdenovii prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Persea willdenovii prefer?

Persea willdenovii prefers humid climates with temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Species in the Persea genus

Persea grandiflora, Persea jenmanii, Persea indica, Persea ferruginea, Persea fendleri, Persea fastigiata, Persea fulva, Persea fuliginosa, Persea meridensis, Persea mutisii, Persea major, Persea maguirei, Persea obtusifolia, Persea obovata, Persea lingue, Persea areolatocostae, Persea americana, Persea alpigena, Persea albida, Persea alba, Persea donnell-smithii, Persea cuatrecasasii, Persea croizatii, Persea croatii, Persea cuneata, Persea bernardii, Persea benthamiana, Persea caerulea, Persea rigida, Persea rigens, Persea ruizii, Persea schiedeana, Persea pedunculosa, Persea pseudofasciculata, Persea perseiphylla, Persea willdenovii, Persea vesticula, Persea venosa, Persea subcordata, Persea sprucei, Persea sphaerocarpa, Persea standleyi, Persea pallescens, Persea chamissonis, Persea corymbosa, Persea haenkeana, Persea humilis, Persea hypoleuca, Persea krugii, Persea liebmannii,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,