Lauraceae belongs to the order Laurales. It is also known as Laurel family.
The Lauraceae is a family of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs found in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Southeast Asia and the Americas. Members of this family are often aromatic, with essential oils in their leaves, bark, and wood. They typically have simple, alternate leaves, small flowers arranged in clusters, and one-seeded fleshy fruits called drupes.
A commercial example is the avocado (Persea americana). Native to Central America, it’s now cultivated globally in warm climates for its nutrient-rich fruit.
Total genera found for Lauraceae: 3
- 1) Cinnamomum
- 2) Laurus
- 3) Persea
Total plants found for Lauraceae: 6