Persea sphaerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.J.P.Winkl.) Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 6: 156. 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465905
Common Names
- Persea sphaerocarpa
- Sphaerocarpa Persea
- Sphaerocarpa Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Beilschmiedia sphaerocarpa H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
Description
Persea sphaerocarpa (also called Round-fruited Avocado, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall, with a broad, rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Persea sphaerocarpa is used for making furniture, baskets, and other items. It has a high oil content which can be used for cooking and medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Persea sphaerocarpa is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Persea sphaerocarpa 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 sphaerocarpa
Persea sphaerocarpa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.
Persea sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persea sphaerocarpa?
Persea sphaerocarpa
What is the common name of Persea sphaerocarpa?
Round-fruited avocado
What is the natural habitat of Persea sphaerocarpa?
It is native to Central America and Mexico
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-2531702: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.