Persea aurata
Also known as: Mutisiopersea aurata (Miq.) Kosterm.
- Mutisiopersea aurata (Miq.) Kosterm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to South America, Persea aurata is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central