Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
465780

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Kopp

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14(1): 81 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465112

Common Names

  • Obtusifolia Avocado
  • Obtusifolia Persea
  • Obtusifolia Yulan

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Description

Persea obtusifolia (also called Alligator Pear, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. It has oblong, leathery leaves that are dark green and glossy on top with a paler underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Persea obtusifolia 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 flower of Persea obtusifolia is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia

Persea obtusifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Persea obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persea obtusifolia?

Persea obtusifolia

What is the common name of Persea obtusifolia?

Obtusifolia Persea

What is the natural habitat of Persea obtusifolia?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2529738: Based on the initial data import
Lucille E. Kopp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Kopp' in the authors string.