Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
marginatum
ID:
856907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
in Act. Congr. bot. Anvers (1887) 170.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856242



Common Names

  • Silverleaf
  • Marginated Sapote
  • White Sapote


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Description

Chrysophyllum marginatum (also called Margined chrysophyllum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum marginatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysophyllum marginatum sub. marginatum
Chrysophyllum marginatum sub. tomentosum (Miq.) T.D.Penn.
Chrysophyllum marginatum var. marginatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysophyllum marginatum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum marginatum is a tropical tree native to South America. It is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum marginatum

Chrysophyllum marginatum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Chrysophyllum marginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum marginatum?

Chrysophyllum marginatum

What is the family of Chrysophyllum marginatum?

Sapotaceae

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum marginatum?

Marginated Star Apple

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-40167: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.