Persea indica
Persea indica (L.) Spreng.
Persea indica is a large, evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family, native to humid uplands on Madeira and the Canary Islands. It is part of the Persea genus, which includes the avocado. The species is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
Persea indica (L.) Spreng. is a member of the Lauraceae family and is found in the Açores, Madeira, Corvo Island, Faial Island, Flores Island, Graciosa Island, Pico Island, Santa Maria Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Terceira Island, Madeira Island, Portugal, the Azores, Italy, and globally in the Canary Islands. It is an evergreen tree native to humid upland regions. The species was first described in 1825.
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · PT · Azores · Italy · Portugal · Global · Canary Is.
Synonyms
Laurus latifoliaLaurus teneriffaeLaurus indicaOcotea indicaPhoebe indicaPersea pseudoindicaPersea teneriffaeBorbonia indicaLaurus americana
