Persea grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Kopp
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 73 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465054
Common Names
- Persea grandiflora
- Large-flowered Persea
- Large-flowered Avocado
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Persea grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Avocado, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to 10–15 m tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, 8–15 cm long and 4–7 cm broad.
Uses & Benefits
Persea grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Persea grandiflora has small white flowers with 4-5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, glossy green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Persea grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Persea grandiflora is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Persea grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persea grandiflora?
Persea grandiflora
What is the common name of Persea grandiflora?
Grandiflora Avocado
What is the natural habitat of Persea grandiflora?
Tropical and subtropical 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2529639: Based on the initial data import
Lucille E. Kopp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Kopp' in the authors string.