Persea macrantha, the large-flowered bay tree,[1] is an evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to southwestern India and Sri Lanka.

The tree grows in the Western Ghats mountain range of India, and can reach 30 m (98 ft).

Leaves are simple, alternate, spiral; lamina obovate or elliptic to elliptic-oblong; apex rounded or acuminate or acute; base acute to rounded with entire margin.

[2] Flowers show terminal panicle inflorescence.

[3] The plant is known to have medicinal properties and used in Ayurveda.