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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Persea americana |
| Family name: |
LAURACEAE
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| English name: |
Avacado Pear
Alligator Pear
Avacado
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| Sinhala name: |
Aligetapera (අලිගැටපේර)
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| Tamil name: |
Available soon
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
A tree, grows to 20 m tall. Leaves 12 - 25 cm long. Flowers inconspicuous, greenish-yellow, 5-10 mm wide. Fruit 7-20 cm long, weighs between 100-1000 g, and contains a large central seed. Seed 5-6.4 cm.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Fruit
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| Treatment for: |
Constipation
Haemorrhoids
Diabetes Mellitus
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Fruit
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Available soon
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