Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
splendens
ID:
858257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 666 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857592



Common Names

  • Splendens Chrysophyllum
  • Splendens Chrysophyllum Tree
  • Splendens Chrysophyllum Plant


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Description

Chrysophyllum splendens (also called Splendid Star-apple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in wet and dry forests. It has a rounded crown, with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum splendens is a small, yellowish-white star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysophyllum splendens is a perennial tree native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is fairly tolerant of salt. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum splendens

Chrysophyllum splendens is native to tropical regions of the Americas and can be found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.

Chrysophyllum splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum splendens?

Chrysophyllum splendens

What is the family of Chrysophyllum splendens?

Sapotaceae

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum splendens?

Splendid Star Apple

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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