Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pilz) Alves-Araújo & M.Alves
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 28 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329143
Common Names
- Chromolucuma congestifolia
- Congested Chromolucuma
- Congested Sapote
Description
Chromolucuma congestifolia (also called Congestifolia Chromolucuma, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows in humid forests, at elevations of 500-1000m. It has a tall, upright trunk with a few branches and large, green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolucuma congestifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolucuma congestifolia is yellow and has a bell-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are delicate and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolucuma congestifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.
Where to Find Chromolucuma congestifolia
Chromolucuma congestifolia is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Chromolucuma congestifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Chromolucuma congestifolia?
Congested Chromolucuma
What type of soil does Chromolucuma congestifolia prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
What type of climate does Chromolucuma congestifolia prefer?
Humid, tropical climate
Species in the Chromolucuma genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,