Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassiflora
ID:
282328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pires & T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 329 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281660

Common Names

  • Pouteria Crassiflora
  • Crassiflora
  • Crassiflora Sapote

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Description

Pouteria crassiflora (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 crassiflora 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 crassiflora has white flowers, with small seeds and seedlings that are reddish-brown in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria crassiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Pouteria crassiflora

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

Pouteria crassiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria crassiflora?

Pouteria crassiflora

What type of plant is Pouteria crassiflora?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Pouteria crassiflora grow?

Central and South America

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-164031: Based on the initial data import
João Murça Pires (1917-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pires' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.