Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubrév. & Pellegr.) T.D.Penn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 338 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282194
Common Names
- Pouteria williamii
- Williamii Pouteria
- William's Pouteria
Synonyms
- Eremoluma williamii Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Pouteria williamii (also called Williamii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 m (49 ft) tall.
Uses & Benefits
Pouteria williamii has multiple non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a source of timber. It also has environmental benefits, as it helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pouteria williamii are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pouteria williamii 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 williamii
Pouteria williamii is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Brazil.
Pouteria williamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pouteria williamii?
Pouteria williamii
What is the common name of Pouteria williamii?
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What is the natural habitat of Pouteria williamii?
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,