Laurus novocanariensis

Laurus novocanariensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Laurus
Species:
L. novocanariensis
Binomial name
Laurus novocanariensis
Synonyms[2]
  • Laurus azorica var. longifolia (Kuntze) G.Kunkel (1975)
  • Laurus canariensis Webb & Berthel. (1844), nom. illeg.
  • Laurus canariensis var. longifolia Kuntze (1891)

Laurus novocanariensis is a large shrub or tree with aromatic, shiny dark-green foliage. belonging to the evergreen tree genus Laurus of the laurel family, Lauraceae. The genus includes three species, whose diagnostic key characters often overlap.[3] Under favorable conditions it is an impressive tree of 3 to 20 m. tall. It is native of rich soils in the cloud zone of always moist spots in subtropical climate with a high air-humidity, on the Canary and Madeira islands.

The species was formerly included in Laurus azorica, a species that is now restricted to the Azores.

  1. ^ Beech, E. (2016). "Laurus novocanariensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T79729672A79729701. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  2. ^ Laurus novocanariensis Rivas Mart., Lousã, Fern.Prieto, E.Días, J.C.Costa & C.Aguiar. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  3. ^ Mabberley 1997