Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
albipilum
ID:
854585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 73: 299 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853920



Common Names

  • White-Haired Star Apple
  • White-Haired Sapote
  • White-Haired Star Chrysophyllum


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Description

Chrysophyllum albipilum (also called White Sapote, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 15 m tall, with large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests, and is often used as a shade tree and for its edible fruit.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum albipilum is used as a food plant and for its timber. The timber is used in furniture and construction, and the fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysophyllum albipilum 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 albipilum 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 albipilum

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

Chrysophyllum albipilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum albipilum?

Chrysophyllum albipilum

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum albipilum?

White-haired star apple

What is the natural habitat of Chrysophyllum albipilum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39945: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.