Persea meyeniana
Persea meyeniana is an evergreen tree or shrub in the laurel family (Lauraceae),[1] native to central Chile. It belongs to the genus Persea, a group of evergreen trees that includes the avocado. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Overview
This species is found in some forests of central Chile that face threats of destruction or deforestation; for example, P. meyeniana, occurs on Cerro La Campana, where historic and ongoing deforestation has reduced the habitat of the endangered Chilean wine palm[2] and the forest system as a whole.
References
- André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans. 1993. Mutisiopersea Kostermans, a new genus in Lauraceae. Rheedea 3: 132–135.
- C. Michael Hogan. 2008. Chilean Wine Palm: Jubaea chilensis, GlobalTwitcher.com, ed. N. Stromberg
Line notes
- André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans. 1993
- C. Michael Hogan. 2008
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