Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torta
ID:
282820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 12: 333 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282152



Common Names

  • Torta Pouteria
  • Torta Star Apple
  • Torta Abiu


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Synonyms

  • Labatia oblonga Pohl ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Labatia torta Mart. [unknown]
  • Lucuma dentata Pierre [unknown]
  • Lucuma torta A.DC. [unknown]
  • Guapeba torta Pierre [unknown]
  • Lucuma nitida Pierre [unknown]

Description

Pouteria torta (also called Pouteria torta, 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 torta 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pouteria torta sub. glabra T.D.Penn.
Pouteria torta sub. torta
Pouteria torta sub. tuberculata (Sleumer) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pouteria torta 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 torta is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant, but does not tolerate flooding.

Where to Find Pouteria torta

Pouteria torta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Brazil.

Pouteria torta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria torta?

Pouteria torta

What is the common name of Pouteria torta?

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What is the natural habitat of Pouteria torta?

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,

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