Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
282723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huber) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 270 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282055

Common Names

  • Rostrata Sapote
  • Caimito
  • Pouteria Rostrata

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma batten-poollii Benoist [unknown]
  • Lucuma rostrata Huber [unknown]
  • Pouteria purusiana Baehni [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouteria rostrata has small, yellow flowers, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria rostrata 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 rostrata

Pouteria rostrata is native to Brazil.

Pouteria rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria rostrata?

Pouteria rostrata

What type of plant is Pouteria rostrata?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Pouteria rostrata grow?

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-164406: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.