Status:
valid
Authors:
Eyma
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 185 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281787
Common Names
- Pouteria gongrijpii
- Gongrijpii Pouteria
- Gongrijpii
Synonyms
- Franchetella gongrijpii (Eyma) Aubrév. [unknown]
Description
Pouteria gongrijpii (also called 'Gongrijp', 'Gongrijp-Gongrijp' and 'Gongrijp-Gongrijp-Gongrijp', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru. It grows in moist, lowland forests and is often found along riverbanks and in swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Pouteria gongrijpii is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and other desserts. The leaves of Pouteria gongrijpii are used as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pouteria gongrijpii is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pouteria gongrijpii is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pouteria gongrijpii
Pouteria gongrijpii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pouteria gongrijpii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pouteria gongrijpii?
Pouteria gongrijpii
What is the common name of Pouteria gongrijpii?
Carmelito
Where is Pouteria gongrijpii 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,