Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cuneifolium
ID:
855498

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 160 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854833



Common Names

  • Chrysophyllum cuneifolium
  • Cuneifolium Tree
  • Satin Leaf


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Description

Chrysophyllum cuneifolium (also called Satinleaf, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows to a height of 10–15 m, with a rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are purple-black drupes. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum cuneifolium is an ornamental plant that is used to add a decorative touch to gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as coughs, colds, and fever. It is also known to have antioxidant properties which can help protect the body from free radical damage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum cuneifolium is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut, and the seedling has a single, erect stem with two opposite, cuneate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum cuneifolium is a perennial tree that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum cuneifolium

Chrysophyllum cuneifolium is native to Central and South America.

Chrysophyllum cuneifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum cuneifolium?

Chrysophyllum cuneifolium

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum cuneifolium?

Sapodilla

What is the habitat of Chrysophyllum cuneifolium?

Tropical forests

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,

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