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aguacatillo
Scientific Name: Meliosma herbertii
Family: Sabiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Persea: The Avocado and its Relatives
Persea is a genus comprising approximately 150 species of evergreen trees within the laurel family, Lauraceae.
Considerations for Pets
- While the text doesn't explicitly mention toxicity, it's worth noting that Persea includes the avocado. Parts of the avocado plant are known to be toxic to some animals.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions "Aguacatillo" meaning "little avocado", the fruit is significantly smaller than the common avocado, potentially posing a choking hazard for young children.
Common Names
- Aguacatillo: This name is used for several different species, including some within the Persea genus (such as Persea caerulea) and other plants like some species of Ocotea and Nectandra. It translates to "little avocado" in Spanish.
- Avocado: The best-known member of the Persea genus.
- Cigua Aguacatillo, Cigua Prieta: Common names for Ocotea floribunda, which belongs to the same family (Lauraceae).
- Cirr: A common name used in Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Peru for species such as Persea caerulea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Persea
- Family: Lauraceae (Laurel family)
- Examples of Species:
- Persea caerulea (synonyms listed on other sites not found in provided text may include: Persea coerulea)
- Persea mutisii
Distribution and Habitat
- Species of Persea, particularly those referred to as "aguacatillo" or "cirr" are found in:
- Central America
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Bolivia
- Peru
- The climate in areas where "Aguacatillo" grows is described as warm and temperate, with significant rainfall in the summer and little rainfall in the winter.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Persea species are evergreen trees.
- Persea caerulea is a tree that can have a dark-colored trunk. It has simple and alternate leaves. Flowers grow in axillary panicles and the fruit is a berry.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Resplendent Quetzal feeds on the fruit of the aguacatillo tree (specifically a wild, miniature avocado).
Further Information
- Flickr contains photos and groups related to the "aguacatillo" tag.
- MyHeritage contains historical records and family tree profiles.
- Getty Images offers stock photos.
- Weather information for locations named "Aguacatillo" can be found on weather websites.