Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
282663

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 433 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281995



Common Names

  • Petiolata
  • Petiolata tree
  • Petiolata wood


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Description

Pouteria petiolata (also called Sapote de montaña, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in moist forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria petiolata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pouteria petiolata are white, bell-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria petiolata is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seeds, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm in height.

Where to Find Pouteria petiolata

Pouteria petiolata is native to Brazil.

Pouteria petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria petiolata?

Pouteria petiolata

What is the common name of Pouteria petiolata?

Petiolate Star Apple

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria petiolata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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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