Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sanguinolentum
ID:
858055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 11: 74 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857390



Common Names

  • Bloody Star Apple
  • Bloody Starapple
  • Bloody Star-apple


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Description

Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum (also called Bloodleaf sapodilla, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in lowland rainforests, tropical dry forests, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum is a popular ornamental tree used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its edible fruits and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum sub. balata (Ducke) T.D.Penn.
Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum sub. sanguinolentum
Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum sub. spurium (Ducke) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum is a small white or yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum is a perennial tree native to North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum

Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and woodlands.

Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum?

Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum?

Bloody-fruited star-apple

What is the natural habitat of Chrysophyllum sanguinolentum?

Tropical forests

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-40277: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.