Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
arenarium
ID:
854737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Allemão

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Trab. Comm. Sci. Expl. Bot. 1: 72 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854072



Common Names

  • Arenarium star apple
  • Star apple
  • Chrysophyllum arenarium


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Description

Chrysophyllum arenarium (also called 'Sand Chrysophyllum' and 'Sand-loving Chrysophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of tree found in tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a deciduous tree with long, thin stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid forests, usually near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum arenarium 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

The flower of Chrysophyllum arenarium is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum arenarium is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 m and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-prepared seed bed.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum arenarium

Chrysophyllum arenarium is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Chrysophyllum arenarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum arenarium?

Chrysophyllum arenarium

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum arenarium?

Arenarium

What is the family of Chrysophyllum arenarium?

Sapotaceae

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,