We found many differences in genetic, morphological and physiological between them. This is a species endemic of Madeira and Canary Islands, characteristic of the forest of Laurisilva next to Barbusan tree (Apollonias barbujana) and the Til (Ocotea foetens). One of the most impressive laurel forest can be found on the Canary islands, where it is conserved in Garajonay National Park on the island of La Gomera.