Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactescens
ID:
282887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 18: 407 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282219



Common Names

  • Pradosia lactescens
  • Lactescens Pradosia
  • Milky Pradosia


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma glycyphloea Mart. & Eichler ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Neopometia lactescens (Vell.) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Pometia lactescens Vell. [unknown]
  • Pouteria lactescens (Vell.) Radlk. [unknown]
  • Pradosia glycyphloea Liais [unknown]
  • Pradosia lutescens Radlk [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum bumelioides Mart. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum buranhem Riedel [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum glycyphloeum Casar. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum lactescens (Vell.) Hoehne [unknown]

Description

Pradosia lactescens (also called Lactescens, 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

Pradosia lactescens 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 Pradosia lactescens are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pradosia lactescens 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 Pradosia lactescens

Pradosia lactescens can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Pradosia lactescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pradosia lactescens?

Pradosia lactescens

What is the common name of Pradosia lactescens?

Lactescens pradosia

What is the natural habitat of Pradosia lactescens?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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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