Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
465730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 268 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465062

Common Names

  • Indian Avocado
  • Persea Indica
  • Alligator Pear

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Synonyms

  • Laurus latifolia Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Laurus teneriffae Poir. [unknown]
  • Laurus indica L. [unknown]
  • Ocotea indica (L.) Kostel. [unknown]
  • Phoebe indica (L.) Pax [unknown]
  • Persea pseudoindica Link [unknown]
  • Persea teneriffae F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Borbonia indica (L.) J.Presl [unknown]
  • Laurus americana Nees [unknown]

Description

Persea indica (also called Indian 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 indica 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

Persea indica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea indica 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 indica

Persea indica is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Persea indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persea indica?

Persea indica

What is the common name of Persea indica?

Indica Avocado

What is the natural habitat of Persea indica?

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,