Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
ovale
ID:
857514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 320 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856849



Common Names

  • Star Apple
  • Caimito
  • Coco Plum


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Description

Chrysophyllum ovale (also called Satinleaf, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is a deciduous tree with a spreading crown, and is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum ovale is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum ovale is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown drupe, and the seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum ovale is a tropical tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum ovale

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

Chrysophyllum ovale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum ovale?

Chrysophyllum ovale

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum ovale?

Star apple

Where is Chrysophyllum ovale native to?

West Africa

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-40226: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.