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Persea villosa - (Roxb.)Kosterm.

Common Name
Family Lauraceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats To 2100 metres[146]
Range E. Asia - E. Himalayas.
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Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Persea villosa


Persea villosa

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

 
Persea villosa is an evergreen Tree. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Laurus villosa. Roxb.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

References   More on Edible Uses

Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Wood

Wood - moderately hard, not liable to warp. It is not unlike teak[146].

Special Uses

References   More on Other Uses

Cultivation details

We have almost no information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in this country, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed in any but the very mildest areas of the country. This species is not in the IOPI list of accepted plant names.

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first 2 winters. Plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer and give some protection from winter cold for their first winter or two outdoors.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

Coming Soon

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it's worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

IUCN Red List

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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(Roxb.)Kosterm.

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