Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
854617

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 595 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853952



Common Names

  • Chrysophyllum amazonicum
  • Amazonicum Tree
  • Amazon Star Apple


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Description

Chrysophyllum amazonicum (also called Amazonian Star Apple, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to South 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 amazonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for wildlife, and can be used to help control erosion on slopes and other disturbed areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum amazonicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum amazonicum is a tropical tree native to South America. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum amazonicum

Chrysophyllum amazonicum is native to South America. It is found in dry, rocky soils in grasslands, scrublands, and savannas.

Chrysophyllum amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum amazonicum?

Chrysophyllum amazonicum

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum amazonicum?

Amazon Star Apple

What is the habitat of Chrysophyllum amazonicum?

It is native to the Amazon rainforest.

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-39948: Based on the initial data import
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.