Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
282554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eyma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 164 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281886

Common Names

  • Macrophylla
  • Macrophylla tree
  • Macrophylla wood

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma acreana K.Krause [unknown]
  • Lucuma goudotiana Dubard [unknown]
  • Lucuma rivicoa C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Pouteria rivicoa (C.F.Gaertn.) Ducke [unknown]
  • Achras glaucescens Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Richardella macrophylla (Lam.) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Richardella rivicoa (C.F.Gaertn.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Vitellaria glaucophylla Engl. [unknown]
  • Vitellaria rivicoa Radlk. [unknown]
  • Bumelia nervosa Vahl [unknown]
  • Lucuma rivicoa glaucophylla (Engl.) Dubard [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum macrophyllum Lam. [unknown]

Description

Pouteria macrophylla (also called 'Macrophyl', 'Macrophyl-Macrophyl' and 'Macrophyl-Macrophyl-Macrophyl', 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 macrophylla is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and jellies. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouteria macrophylla has yellow flowers, with small, black seeds and seedlings that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria macrophylla 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 macrophylla

Pouteria macrophylla is native to Colombia.

Pouteria macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria macrophylla?

Pouteria macrophylla

What is the common name of Pouteria macrophylla?

Macrophylla

Where is Pouteria macrophylla 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,

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