Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pisquiensis
ID:
282669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 263 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282001



Common Names

  • Pisquiensis
  • Pisquiensis tree
  • Pisquiensis wood


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Description

Pouteria pisquiensis (also called Chirimoya, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves with a silvery underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Andes Mountains and is found in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria pisquiensis 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 pisquiensis 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 pisquiensis 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 pisquiensis

Pouteria pisquiensis is native to Peru.

Pouteria pisquiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria pisquiensis?

Pouteria pisquiensis

What is the common name of Pouteria pisquiensis?

Pisqui Star Apple

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria pisquiensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164353: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.