Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
282391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 197 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281723

Common Names

  • Pouteria Elegans
  • Elegans
  • Elegans Sapote

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Synonyms

  • Ichthyophora leptocarpa (Miq.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Lucuma leptocarpa Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Neoxythece elegans (A.DC.) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Oxythece glaucescens (Engl.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Oxythece leptocarpa Miq. [unknown]
  • Oxythece pseudosideroxylon Miq. [unknown]
  • Planchonella elegans (A.DC.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria arbuscula Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria crassifolia Radlk. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon elegans A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon micranthum Klotzsch ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon elegans micranthum Miq. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum glaucescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum leptocarpum Spruce ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Franchetella crassifolia (Radlk.) Pires [unknown]
  • Guapeba crassifolia Pierre [unknown]
  • Oxythece elegans (A.DC.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Pouteria elegans typica Baehni [unknown]

Description

Pouteria elegans (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 elegans 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pouteria elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans

Pouteria elegans can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pouteria elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria elegans?

Pouteria elegans

What is the common name of Pouteria elegans?

Elegant Pouteria

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria elegans?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164091: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.