Persea psammophila - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.L.R.Moraes
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 46(2): 281. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200008505
Common Names
- Persea psammophila
- Psammophila Persea
- Persea Psammophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Persea psammophila (also called Sandy Persea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a perennial evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Persea psammophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Persea psammophila is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Persea psammophila is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Persea psammophila
Persea psammophila is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais, where it can be found in the Atlantic Forest.
Persea psammophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persea psammophila?
Persea psammophila
What is the common name of Persea psammophila?
Sand-loving Avocado
What is the habitat of Persea psammophila?
It is found in sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions.
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,