natural herbs
Persea gammieana
Herb latin name: Persea gammieana
Family: Lauraceae (Laurel Family)
Description of the plant:
Plant:
EvergreenTree
Height:
15 m(49 feet)
Habitat of Persea gammieana:
Forests, 1500 - 2400 metres. Broadleaved forests at elevations of 2000 - 2600 metres in Nepal.Other uses of the herb:
Wood - moderately hard, even grained. Used for planking, tea boxes etc.Propagation of Persea gammieana:
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:
Forests, 1500 - 2400 metres. Broadleaved forests at elevations of 2000 - 2600 metres in Nepal.Medicinal use of Persea gammieana:
None knownKnown hazards of Persea gammieana:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.