Persea major
Also known as: Laurus cordata Vell. +5 more
- Laurus cordata Vell.
- Mutisiopersea major (L.E.Kopp) Kosterm.
- Persea cordata var. major (Meisn.) Mez
- Persea pyrifolia var. betha Nees
- Persea pyrifolia var. major Meisn.
- Persea pyrifolia var. major Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Persea major is a tree within the Lauraceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast