Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
466578

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 301 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465910

Common Names

  • Persea standleyi
  • Standleyi Persea
  • Standleyi Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mutisiopersea standleyi (C.K.Allen) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Persea standleyi (also called Standley's 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 standleyi 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 standleyi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea standleyi 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 standleyi

Persea standleyi 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 standleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persea standleyi?

Persea standleyi

What is the common name of Persea standleyi?

Standley's avocado

What is the natural habitat of Persea standleyi?

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,

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