Laurelia sempervirens
Chilean Laurel, Chilean Sassafras
Other regional names: Peruvian Nutmeg
- Peruvian Nutmeg
Also known as: Atherosperma sempervirens (Ruiz & Pav.) Baill. +5 more
- Atherosperma sempervirens (Ruiz & Pav.) Baill.
- Laurelia aromatica Juss. ex Poir.
- Laurelia crenata Poepp. ex Tul.
- Pavonia sempervirens Ruiz & Pav.
- Theyga chilensis Molina
- Thiga chilensis Molina
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Atherospermataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Laurelia sempervirens (commonly known as Chilean Laurel or Chilean Sassafras) is a tree belonging to the Atherospermataceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South