Persea lingue


Persea lingue is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It belongs to the genus Persea, which contains about 150 species of evergreen trees. It is found in Argentina and Chile. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Distribution

Native in Argentina and Chile.

Use

In pharmacy its bark was once mentioned as cortex Lauri lingue, medicinal action unknown.

Etymology

Persea see Persea.
Lingue from Lingue River in Chile, where it grows.