Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
857609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 2: 44 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856944



Common Names

  • Pauciflorum Star-apple
  • Chrysophyllum Pauciflorum
  • Pauciflorum Starapple


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Description

Chrysophyllum pauciflorum (also called Caribbean Star Apple, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height, with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests, along the banks of streams and rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum pauciflorum is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for shade and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum pauciflorum is a small, white-greenish, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown drupe with a thin pericarp. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum pauciflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum pauciflorum

Chrysophyllum pauciflorum is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist meadows and along riverbanks.

Chrysophyllum pauciflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum pauciflorum?

Chrysophyllum pauciflorum

What type of plant is Chrysophyllum pauciflorum?

Tree

Where is Chrysophyllum pauciflorum found?

Tropical 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,

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