Persea barbujana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Mabb. & Nieto Fel.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Mabberley's Pl.-Book 1102. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421831
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Persea barbujana (also called Barbujana persea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to South America and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Persea barbujana is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Persea barbujana is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Persea barbujana can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The soil should be well-draining and the plant should be grown in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Persea barbujana
Persea barbujana is native to the Mediterranean region.
Persea barbujana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persea barbujana?
Persea barbujana
What is the common name of Persea barbujana?
Barbuda Avocado
What is the natural habitat of Persea barbujana?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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,
References
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Gonzalo Nieto Feliner (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nieto Fel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164254-1: Based on the initial data import