Chrysophyllum januariense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
januariense
ID:
856392
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eichler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1870: 206 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855727
Common Names
- January star-apple
- Chrysophyllum januariense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysophyllum januariense (also called January 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 januariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for its edible fruit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysophyllum januariense has small, yellowish-white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are light green with a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysophyllum januariense 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 januariense
Chrysophyllum januariense can be found in parts of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Chrysophyllum januariense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum januariense?
Chrysophyllum januariense
What is the family of Chrysophyllum januariense?
Sapotaceae
Where is Chrysophyllum januariense 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-40118: Based on the initial data import
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.