Persea caerulea
| Family Name | Lauraceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Persea caerulea (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez - Determined By: H. van der Werff, 1986 |
| Herbarium Name Used | |
| Locality | Peru. Pasco, Oxapampa Prov.: Villa Rica. 10° 47' 9" S 76° 14' 42" W |
| Description | Tree, 15 m; flowers old, brown; used as medicine against bruises and rheumatism - one uses bark and leaves. |
| Habitat | Coffee-plantations and along road, mostly pioneer species, young specimens. |
| Reproductive State | Fruit |
| Elevation | 1400 m |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
H. van der Werff 8269
with G. Zúñiga, R. Arce, & W. Pariona |
| Collection Date | 25 Feb 1986 |
| Accession Number | 193416 |
| Image | View Image |