Meliosma herbertii
Aguacatillo
Also known as: Atelandra laurina Bello +2 more
- Atelandra laurina Bello
- Meliosma herbertii var. martinicensis Krug & Urb.
- Meliosma palustris Kuhlm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sabiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Meliosma herbertii
Originating in South America, Meliosma herbertii (commonly known as Aguacatillo) is a tree belonging to the Sabiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms