Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
perpulchrum
ID:
857696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr. ex Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 9 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857031



Common Names

  • Perpulchrum Star-apple
  • Perpulchrum Starapple
  • Caimitillo


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Description

Chrysophyllum perpulchrum (also called beautiful chrysophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical regions. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum perpulchrum is an ornamental tree used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum perpulchrum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower, and the seed is a small, dark brown drupe. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum perpulchrum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum perpulchrum

Chrysophyllum perpulchrum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and 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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:786522-1: Based on the initial data import