Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
282190

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 292 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281522

Common Names

  • Pouteria altissima
  • Altissima Pouteria
  • Tallest Pouteria

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Synonyms

  • Hormogyne altissima A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Hormogyne gabonensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Pouteria giordani Chiov. [unknown]
  • Rhamnoluma altissima (A.Chev.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon altissimum (A.Chev.) Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon gabonense (A.Chev.) Lecomte ex Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Aningeria altissima (A.Chev.) Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]

Description

Pouteria altissima (also called Tall 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 6 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria altissima 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 altissima 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 altissima 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 altissima

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

Pouteria altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria altissima?

Pouteria altissima

What is the common name of Pouteria altissima?

Pouteria

What type of plant is Pouteria altissima?

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-163903: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.