Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
1276714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorea-Hern.

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 71: 80 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276052

Common Names

  • Chrysantha Persea
  • Chrysantha's Persea
  • Persea Chrysantha

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Description

Persea chrysantha (also called False Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wet forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Persea chrysantha is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, and its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persea chrysantha has small, yellow flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea chrysantha is a tree species that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Persea chrysantha

Persea chrysantha can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Persea chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persea chrysantha?

Persea chrysantha

What is the common name of Persea chrysantha?

Golden Persea

Where is Persea chrysantha native to?

Central America

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,

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