Herb latin name: Persea duthiei


Family: Lauraceae (Laurel Family)



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Evergreen
Tree

Habitat of Persea duthiei:

Ravines and banks of streams to 3000 metres.

Other uses of the herb:

Wood - moderately hard, not durable.

Propagation of Persea duthiei:

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.

Cultivation of the herb:

Ravines and banks of streams to 3000 metres.

Medicinal use of Persea duthiei:

None known

Known hazards of Persea duthiei:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.