Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
sempervirens
ID:
444481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 8: 416 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443813

Common Names

  • Laurelia sempervirens
  • Laurelia sempervirens
  • Laurelia sempervirens

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Synonyms

  • Laurelia crenata Poepp. ex Tul. [unknown]
  • Laurelia aromatica Juss. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Atherosperma sempervirens (Ruiz & Pav.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Pavonia sempervirens Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Laurelia serrata Bertero [unknown]
  • Theyga chilensis Molina [unknown]
  • Thiga chilensis Molina [unknown]

Description

Laurelia sempervirens (also called Sempervirens, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Laurelia sempervirens is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laurelia sempervirens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laurelia sempervirens is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Laurelia sempervirens

Laurelia sempervirens is native to South America.

Laurelia sempervirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laurelia sempervirens?

Laurelia sempervirens

What is the common name of Laurelia sempervirens?

Evergreen laurel

Where is Laurelia sempervirens found?

Laurelia sempervirens is found in Chile and Argentina

Species in the Laurelia genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2494581: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.