Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
acreanum
ID:
854479

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 161 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853814



Common Names

  • Acreanum Chryso
  • Acreanum Chrysolyllum
  • Acreanum Chrysolyllum Tree


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Description

Chrysophyllum acreanum (also called Acrean Star Apple, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Central and South America. It grows in moist areas, such as rainforests, and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum acreanum is an ornamental tree that is used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysophyllum acreanum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum acreanum is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It is a hardy shrub that can tolerate a range of soils and climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-prepared seedbed in spring or autumn. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum acreanum

Chrysophyllum acreanum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Chrysophyllum acreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum acreanum?

Chrysophyllum acreanum

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum acreanum?

Acrean Star-apple

Where is Chrysophyllum acreanum native to?

South America

Species in the Chrysophyllum genus

Chrysophyllum contumacense, Chrysophyllum manabiense, Chrysophyllum wilsonii, Chrysophyllum acreanum, Chrysophyllum africanum, Chrysophyllum albidum, Chrysophyllum albipilum, Chrysophyllum amazonicum, Chrysophyllum arenarium, Chrysophyllum argenteum, Chrysophyllum aulacocarpum, Chrysophyllum bicolor, Chrysophyllum bombycinum, Chrysophyllum brenesii, Chrysophyllum cainito, Chrysophyllum colombianum, Chrysophyllum cuneifolium, Chrysophyllum durifructum, Chrysophyllum euryphyllum, Chrysophyllum eximium, Chrysophyllum flexuosum, Chrysophyllum gonocarpum, Chrysophyllum hirsutum, Chrysophyllum imperiale, Chrysophyllum inornatum, Chrysophyllum januariense, Chrysophyllum lanatum, Chrysophyllum lucentifolium, Chrysophyllum manaosense, Chrysophyllum marginatum, Chrysophyllum mexicanum, Chrysophyllum ogowense, Chrysophyllum oliviforme, Chrysophyllum ovale, Chrysophyllum papuanicum, Chrysophyllum paranaense, Chrysophyllum parvulum, Chrysophyllum pauciflorum, Chrysophyllum perpulchrum, Chrysophyllum perrieri, Chrysophyllum pomiferum, Chrysophyllum prieurii, Chrysophyllum reitzianum, Chrysophyllum revolutum, Chrysophyllum roxburghii, Chrysophyllum rufum, Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum, Chrysophyllum scalare, Chrysophyllum sparsiflorum, Chrysophyllum splendens,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39935: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.