Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maclayana
ID:
282550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 307 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281882

Common Names

  • Maclayana
  • Maclayana tree
  • Maclayana wood

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma pomifera Peckolt [unknown]
  • Bassia dubia Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Bassia maclayana F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Lucuma pomifera H.J.Lam [unknown]

Description

Pouteria maclayana (also called 'Maclayan', 'Maclayan-Maclayan' and 'Maclayan-Maclayan-Maclayan', 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 maclayana 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 maclayana are used as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria maclayana is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil, and is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It is frost-tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Pouteria maclayana

Pouteria maclayana is native to Colombia.

Pouteria maclayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria maclayana?

Pouteria maclayana

What is the common name of Pouteria maclayana?

Maclayana

Where is Pouteria maclayana native to?

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:789043-1: Based on the initial data import