Status:
valid
Authors:
Cronquist
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 73: 304 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856028
Common Names
- Lustrous-Leaved Star-Apple
- Manaca Star-Apple
- Manaos Star-Apple
Description
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium (also called Shining-leaf Satinwood, among many other common names) is a tropical tree species that has a shiny, dark green foliage. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium sub. lucentifolium
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium sub. pachycarpum Pires & T.D.Penn.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium is a perennial tree native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 10 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Chrysophyllum lucentifolium
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum lucentifolium?
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium
What is the common name of Chrysophyllum lucentifolium?
Shining-leaf chrysophyllum
What is the habitat of Chrysophyllum lucentifolium?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.
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,