Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
brenesii
ID:
855144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 72: 196 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854479



Common Names

  • Brenes' Star Apple
  • Star Apple
  • Brenes' Apple


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Description

Chrysophyllum brenesii (also called Brenes' chrysophyllum, among many other common names) is a tropical tree species native to Central America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 15 m. It prefers humid, tropical habitats such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum brenesii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysophyllum brenesii has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum brenesii is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature tree and plant it in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist until the cutting takes root.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum brenesii

Chrysophyllum brenesii can be found in Central America.

Chrysophyllum brenesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum brenesii?

Chrysophyllum brenesii

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum brenesii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Chrysophyllum brenesii?

Found in Central 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-39997: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.