Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
inornatum
ID:
856354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Flora 21(Beibl. 2): 96 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855689



Common Names

  • Inornate star-apple
  • Chrysophyllum inornatum


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Description

Chrysophyllum inornatum (also called Inornate Star-Apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum inornatum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysophyllum inornatum has small, yellowish-white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are light green with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum inornatum is a small evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 10 m. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum inornatum

Chrysophyllum inornatum can be found in parts of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Chrysophyllum inornatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum inornatum?

Chrysophyllum inornatum

What is the family of Chrysophyllum inornatum?

Sapotaceae

Where is Chrysophyllum inornatum found?

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,