Persea indica
Also known as: Borbonia indica (L.) J.Presl +7 more
- Borbonia indica (L.) J.Presl
- Laurus americana Nees
- Laurus indica L.
- Laurus teneriffae Poir.
- Ocotea indica (L.) Kostel.
- Persea pseudoindica Link
- Persea teneriffae (Poir.) F.Muell.
- Phoebe indica (L.) Pax
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Persea indica is a tree within the Lauraceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is., Madeira
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores