Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alnifolia
ID:
282188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Roberty

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 15: 1417 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281520

Common Names

  • Pouteria alnifolia
  • Alnifolia Pouteria
  • Alder-leaved Pouteria

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Synonyms

  • Malacantha acutifolia A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Malacantha alnifolia Pierre [unknown]
  • Malacantha alnifolia sacleuxii (Lecomte) J.H.Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Malacantha centralis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Malacantha ferrugineotomentosa (Engl.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Malacantha heudelotiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Malacantha obtusa C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Malacantha sacleuxii Lecomte [unknown]
  • Malacantha warneckeana Engl. [unknown]
  • Pouteria alnifolia sacleuxii (Lecomte) L.Gaut. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum alnifolium Baker [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum ferrugineotomentosum Engl. [unknown]
  • Pouteria alnifolia alnifolia [unknown]

Description

Pouteria alnifolia (also called Alnifolia Pouteria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 10 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria alnifolia is used for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouteria alnifolia has small, white flowers with yellowish centers and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips and a glossy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria alnifolia can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pouteria alnifolia

Pouteria alnifolia can be found in tropical forests of South America.

Pouteria alnifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria alnifolia?

Pouteria alnifolia

What is the common name of Pouteria alnifolia?

Pouteria

What type of plant is Pouteria alnifolia?

Tree

Species in the Pouteria genus

Pouteria adolfi-friedericii, Pouteria alnifolia, Pouteria altissima, Pouteria amapaensis, Pouteria amazonica, Pouteria ambelaniifolia, Pouteria amygdalicarpa, Pouteria amygdalina, Pouteria andarahiensis, Pouteria anomala, Pouteria anteridata, Pouteria arcuata, Pouteria areolatifolia, Pouteria arguacoensium, Pouteria aristata, Pouteria atabapoensis, Pouteria aubrevillei, Pouteria austin-smithii, Pouteria baehniana, Pouteria bangii, Pouteria bapeba, Pouteria beaurepairei, Pouteria belizensis, Pouteria benai, Pouteria bilocularis, Pouteria bonneriana, Pouteria brachyandra, Pouteria bracteata, Pouteria brevensis, Pouteria brevipetiolata, Pouteria briocheoides, Pouteria buenaventurensis, Pouteria bullata, Pouteria butyrocarpa, Pouteria caimito, Pouteria calistophylla, Pouteria campanulata, Pouteria campechiana, Pouteria canaimaensis, Pouteria capacifolia, Pouteria carrieana, Pouteria cayennensis, Pouteria celebica, Pouteria chiricana, Pouteria chocoensis, Pouteria cicatricata, Pouteria cinnamomea, Pouteria cladantha, Pouteria coelomatica, Pouteria collina,

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-163901: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Guy Edouard Roberty (1907-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roberty' in the authors string.