Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
282787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 390 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282119

Common Names

  • Stenophylla Sapote
  • Caimito
  • Pouteria Stenophylla

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Synonyms

  • Radlkoferella stenophylla (Baehni) Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Pouteria stenophylla (also called Pouteria stenophylla, among many other common names) is a tree native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and has a straight trunk with smooth, grey bark. It has elliptic leaves with entire margins, and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a street tree. It is also used for its edible fruits which are rich in antioxidants and have a sweet, nutty flavor. The wood is used for making furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pouteria stenophylla is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval shape. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria stenophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Pouteria stenophylla

Pouteria stenophylla is native to tropical Africa.

Pouteria stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria stenophylla?

Pouteria stenophylla

What is the common name of Pouteria stenophylla?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria stenophylla?

Tropical rainforests

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-164467: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.