Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
466568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 492 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465900

Common Names

  • Persea subcordata
  • Subcordata Persea
  • Subcordata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Laurus subcordata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Persea vestita Mez [unknown]
  • Mutisiopersea subcordata (Ruiz & Pav.) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Persea subcordata (also called Subcordate 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 subcordata 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

Persea subcordata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persea subcordata 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 subcordata

Persea subcordata can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Persea subcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persea subcordata?

Persea subcordata

What type of plant is Persea subcordata?

Persea subcordata is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae.

Where is Persea subcordata found?

Persea subcordata is found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

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,