Persea schiedeana
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Persea schiedeana, the coyo,[3]Template:R/superscript is an endangered, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to tropical forests of northeastern and southern Mexico, Central America, and Colombia.[1] Its edible fruit resembles that of the avocado (Persea americana), a related tree in the genus Persea. Other common names include aguacate de montaña, aguacatón, chinini, chupte and yas.[2]Template:R/superscript
Coyo is native to eastern and southern Mexico, parts of Central America, and Colombia.[1] It occurs at elevations up to 2800 meters in lowlands and montane tropical forests.[2]Template:R/superscript It is cultivated for fruit and used as graft stock for common avocado.[2]Template:R/superscript
The tree grows to about 20 m high, occasionally reaching 50 m. Young branches are very hairy. The leaves are deciduous and the flowers are light greenish-yellow, with the stamens turning red with age. The fruit, closely resembling that of the avocado, is generally pear-shaped, with a thick, green, leathery skin. The flesh is oily with a milky juice and tastes like an avocado or coconut. The pear-shaped fruit is easily mistaken for an avocado. However, it contains a much larger central seed. The flesh has stone cells and a gritty texture that is generally considered unfavourable for edible consumption, despite its appealing taste. The cotyledons, unlike those of the avocado, are pink internally.
The seeds of the tree are dispersed by wild animals that eat the fruit, including tepezcuintle (Cuniculus paca), tejón coati (Nasua narica) and agoutis (Dasyprocta sp.).[4]Template:R/superscript
This species is considered to be endangered due to loss of habitat as forests are cleared for agriculture.[2]Template:R/superscript
Phylogenetics
Coyo is very closely related to avocado (Persea americana) and may be its closest living relative. The Open Tree of Life suggests the following phylogenetic relationships:[5]Template:R/superscript
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References
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- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Persea schiedeana Nees". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Wegier, A., et al. 2017. Persea schiedeana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017. Downloaded on 28 September 2018.
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- ^ Bost, J. Persea schiedeana: A high oil “Cinderella Species” fruit with potential for tropical agroforestry systems. Sustainability 2014, 6(1), 99-111; doi:10.3390/su6010099
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Persea-schiedeana". Open Tree of Life. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
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