Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruizii
ID:
466517

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 18 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465849

Common Names

  • Persea ruizii
  • Ruizii Persea
  • Ruizii Plant

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Synonyms

  • Laurus ferruginea Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Persea ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez [illegitimate]
  • Mutisiopersea ruizii (J.F.Macbr.) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Persea ruizii (also called Ruiz's Persea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to tropical South America and is found in moist forests and woodlands. It has large, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Persea ruizii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, coughs, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persea ruizii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea ruizii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is drought and salt tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Persea ruizii

Persea ruizii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Persea ruizii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Persea ruizii?

Persea ruizii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What type of soil does Persea ruizii prefer?

Persea ruizii prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Persea ruizii prefer?

Persea ruizii 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,

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