. "*Mutisiopersea (Kosterm.)" . . "*Tamala (Raf.)" . . "Persea is a genus of about 150 species of evergreen trees belonging to the laurel family, Lauraceae. The best-known member of the genus is the avocado, P. americana, widely cultivated in subtropical regions for its large, edible fruit."@en . "*Machilus (Nees) (possible synonym)" . . . . .