Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
albidum
ID:
854574

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 32 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853909



Common Names

  • White Star Apple
  • White Sapote
  • White Star Chrysophyllum


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Description

Chrysophyllum albidum (also called White Star Apple, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown of glossy, dark green leaves. It produces small, white, star-shaped fruits that are edible and sweet. It grows in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum albidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysophyllum albidum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum albidum is a perennial tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum albidum

Chrysophyllum albidum is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and woodlands.

Chrysophyllum albidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum albidum?

Chrysophyllum albidum

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum albidum?

White star apple

What is the natural habitat of Chrysophyllum albidum?

It is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

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,

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