Persea pseudofasciculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Kopp
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14(1): 85 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465866
Common Names
- Persea pseudofasciculata
- Pseudofasciculata Persea
- Pseudofasciculata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Persea pseudofasciculata (also called False Avocado, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Central America and Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Persea pseudofasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Persea pseudofasciculata var. parviflora L.E.KoppPersea pseudofasciculata var. pseudofasciculata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Persea pseudofasciculata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Persea pseudofasciculata is a tropical plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Persea pseudofasciculata
Persea pseudofasciculata is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Persea pseudofasciculata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Persea pseudofasciculata?
Persea pseudofasciculata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What type of soil does Persea pseudofasciculata prefer?
Persea pseudofasciculata prefers moist, well-drained soils.
What type of climate does Persea pseudofasciculata prefer?
Persea pseudofasciculata prefers humid climates with temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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-2531624: Based on the initial data import
Lucille E. Kopp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Kopp' in the authors string.