Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vesticula
ID:
466553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 116 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465885

Common Names

  • Persea vesticula
  • Vesticula Persea
  • Vesticula Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mutisiopersea vesticula (Standl. & Steyerm.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Persea chiapensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Persea popenoei L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

Persea vesticula (also called Vest Pocket 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 small evergreen tree that grows up to 8 meters tall, with a narrow, upright crown and leathery, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Persea vesticula 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 vesticula 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 vesticula 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 vesticula

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

Persea vesticula FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Persea vesticula?

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

What type of soil does Persea vesticula prefer?

Persea vesticula prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Persea vesticula prefer?

Persea vesticula 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-2531658: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.