Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
croizatii
ID:
465874

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 472 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465206

Common Names

  • Croizatii Avocado
  • Croizatii Persea
  • Croizatii Yulan

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Description

Persea croizatii (also called Croizatii 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 croizatii 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 croizatii has small, white flowers with six petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Persea croizatii have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea croizatii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The tree should be grown in full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Persea croizatii

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

Persea croizatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persea croizatii?

Persea croizatii

What is the natural habitat of Persea croizatii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average size of Persea croizatii?

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-2529921: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.