Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 7: 104. 1863 [15 Jan 1863]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857284
Common Names
- Revolutum Reedgrass
- Revolutum Calamagrostis
- Revolutum Grass
Description
Chrysophyllum revolutum (also called Revolving Star Apple, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It grows in moist to wet soils in rainforests, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysophyllum revolutum is a tropical tree species native to South America. It is used as an ornamental tree and its wood is used for making furniture. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysophyllum revolutum has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow-green fruits. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are a glossy dark green on the upper surface and a paler green on the underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysophyllum revolutum is a perennial tree native to the western United States. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Chrysophyllum revolutum
Chrysophyllum revolutum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and woodlands.
Chrysophyllum revolutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum revolutum?
Chrysophyllum revolutum
What is the common name of Chrysophyllum revolutum?
Reversed Star Apple
Where is Chrysophyllum revolutum native to?
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,