Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
1305769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alves-Araújo & M.Alves

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 400 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318223

Common Names

  • Confused Pouteria
  • Pouteria confusa
  • Confused Pouteria

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Description

Pouteria confusa (also called confused pouteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a large tree with leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pouteria confusa is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria confusa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Pouteria confusa

Pouteria confusa can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Sergipe.

Pouteria confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria confusa?

Pouteria confusa

What are the common names of Pouteria confusa?

Jaboticaba, Guaperu, Guapuru, Guapurú, Guapurú-mirim, Guapurú-da-serra, and Guapurú-do-mato

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria confusa?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil

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

Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
Anderson Alves-Araújo (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alves-Araújo' in the authors string.