Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
bombycinum
ID:
855067

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 588 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854402



Common Names

  • Woolly Star Apple
  • Woolly Chrysobalanus
  • Woolly Chrysophyllum


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Description

Chrysophyllum bombycinum (also called silky chrysophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree species native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has a rounded growth habit and is typically found in moist forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum bombycinum is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysophyllum bombycinum has small, yellow-green flowers which are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum bombycinum is a perennial tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum bombycinum

Chrysophyllum bombycinum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Chrysophyllum bombycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum bombycinum?

Chrysophyllum bombycinum

What are the common names of Chrysophyllum bombycinum?

Silky Star Apple, Silky Star-apple

What is the distribution of Chrysophyllum bombycinum?

Central and 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-39990: Based on the initial data import
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.