Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
paranaense
ID:
857567

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 578 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856902



Common Names

  • Paranaense Star-apple
  • Chrysophyllum Paranaense
  • Paranaense Starapple


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Description

Chrysophyllum paranaense (also called Parana 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 paranaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum paranaense is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a slender, erect stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum paranaense is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown until they are ready to be planted out in the garden.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum paranaense

Chrysophyllum paranaense can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Chrysophyllum paranaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum paranaense?

Chrysophyllum paranaense

What type of plant is Chrysophyllum paranaense?

Tree

Where is Chrysophyllum paranaense found?

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-40231: Based on the initial data import
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.