Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azorica
ID:
365024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seub.) Franco

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Anais Inst. Super. Agron. 23: 96 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364356

Common Names

  • Laurus
  • Azorean Laurel
  • Azorean Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Laurus magnoliifolia Cav. [unknown]
  • Persea azorica Seub. [unknown]
  • Laurus azorica grandifolia P.Silva & Q.J.P.Silva [unknown]
  • Laurus canariensis elliptica Meisn. [unknown]
  • Laurus canariensis lutea Menezes [unknown]
  • Laurus azorica lutea (Menezes) Hansen [unknown]

Description

Laurus azorica (also called Azores Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Azores. It has an upright, pyramidal shape and grows up to 20 meters tall. Its bark is gray-brown and deeply furrowed. Its leaves are elliptic-oblong and have three to five lobes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Laurus azorica is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the Azores and is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laurus azorica has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laurus azorica is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix, and the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Laurus azorica

Laurus azorica is found in the Azores.

Laurus azorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laurus azorica?

Laurus azorica

What is the common name of Laurus azorica?

Azorean laurel

What is the natural habitat of Laurus azorica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Laurus genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2349402: Based on the initial data import
João Manuel Antonio do Amaral Franco (1921-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franco' in the authors string.
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.