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Avocado

Persea americana

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About

The Avocado (Persea americana) is a species in the genus Persea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Persea americana contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (6 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Laurales (Lorbeerartige)

Species

Persea americana (Avocado)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish aguacate

French avocatier

German Avocado

Portuguese abacate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Avocado?

The scientific name of Avocado is Persea americana. It belongs to the genus Persea.

Where does Avocado live?

Avocado is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Denmark.

What family does Avocado belong to?

Avocado (Persea americana) belongs to the genus Persea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lauraceae.

What kingdom does Avocado belong to?

Avocado (Persea americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Avocado?

The closest relatives of Avocado in the genus Persea include wilde Avocado, Redbay, Silkbay, Swampbay.