Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dictyoneura
ID:
282356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 14: 464 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281688

Common Names

  • Pouteria Dictyoneura
  • Dictyoneura
  • Dictyoneura Sapote

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Synonyms

  • Labatia dictyoneura (Griseb.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lucuma dictyoneura (Griseb.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Paralabatia dictyoneura (Griseb.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon dictyoneurum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon dictyoneuron Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lucuma dictyoneura (Griseb.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pouteria dictyoneura typica Cronquist [unknown]
  • Pouteria dictyoneura typica Baehni [unknown]

Description

Pouteria dictyoneura (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 dictyoneura is an ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and can be trained to climb trellises and other structures. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pouteria dictyoneura sub. dictyoneura
Pouteria dictyoneura sub. fuertesii (Urb.) Cronquist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pouteria dictyoneura is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria dictyoneura 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 dictyoneura

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

Pouteria dictyoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria dictyoneura?

Pouteria dictyoneura

What is the common name of Pouteria dictyoneura?

Carmelito

Where is Pouteria dictyoneura native to?

Central 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,

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