Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capacifolia
ID:
282284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 60 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281616

Common Names

  • Pouteria Capacifolia
  • Capacifolia
  • Capacifolia Sapote

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Description

Pouteria capacifolia (also called 'Mamey de montaña' and 'Mamey de monte', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria capacifolia is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a source of food for humans and animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouteria capacifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria capacifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pouteria capacifolia

Pouteria capacifolia can be found in the Amazon basin of South America.

Pouteria capacifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria capacifolia?

Pouteria capacifolia

What is the common name of Pouteria capacifolia?

Capacious-leaved Pouteria

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria capacifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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