Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bernardii
ID:
465883

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Kopp

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14(1): 100 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465215

Common Names

  • Bernardii Persea
  • Persea Bernardii
  • Bernard's Avocado

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Description

Persea bernardii (also called Bernardii Persea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a medium-sized trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are glossy green and lanceolate in shape. It prefers moist, tropical climates and is found in lowland forests, as well as in riparian habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Persea bernardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Persea bernardii has small, white flowers with six petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Persea bernardii have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea bernardii is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Persea bernardii

Persea bernardii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Persea bernardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persea bernardii?

Persea bernardii

What is the natural habitat of Persea bernardii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average size of Persea bernardii?

The tree can reach up to 15 meters in height

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2529940: Based on the initial data import
Lucille E. Kopp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Kopp' in the authors string.