Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
282804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vermoesen) L.Gaut.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 4: 35 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282136

Common Names

  • Superba Sapote
  • Caimito
  • Pouteria Superba

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Synonyms

  • Malacantha superba Vermoesen [unknown]
  • Richardella superba (Vermoesen) Baehni [unknown]
  • Aningeria superba (Vermoesen) A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Pouteria superba (also called Pouteria superba, 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 superba 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 superba is white 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 superba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pouteria superba

Pouteria superba is native to tropical Africa.

Pouteria superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria superba?

Pouteria superba

What is the common name of Pouteria superba?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria superba?

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-164482: Based on the initial data import
Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Camille Vermoesen (1882-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vermoesen' in the authors string.