Persea meridensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Kopp
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14(1): 81 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465097
Common Names
- Meridensis Avocado
- Meridensis Persea
- Meridensis Yulan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Persea meridensis (also called Merida Persea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Persea meridensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Persea meridensis flower is yellow and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Persea meridensis is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Persea meridensis
Persea meridensis is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Persea meridensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persea meridensis?
Persea meridensis
What is the common name of Persea meridensis?
Meridensis Avocado
What is the natural habitat of Persea meridensis?
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-2529712: Based on the initial data import
Lucille E. Kopp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Kopp' in the authors string.