Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
858517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12: 521 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857852



Common Names

  • Welwitsch's Star Apple
  • Chrysophyllum Welwitschii
  • Star Apple


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Description

Chrysophyllum welwitschii (also called African star apple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysophyllum welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of building materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysophyllum welwitschii 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 welwitschii is a tropical tree that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chrysophyllum welwitschii

Chrysophyllum welwitschii can be found in Africa.

Chrysophyllum welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysophyllum welwitschii?

Chrysophyllum welwitschii

What is the common name of Chrysophyllum welwitschii?

African star apple

Where does Chrysophyllum welwitschii grow?

It is native to tropical Africa 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,