Chrysophyllum eximium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to tropical South America.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
Species: | C. eximium
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Binomial name | |
Chrysophyllum eximium | |
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Description
editChrysophyllum eximium grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). Its obovate to oblanceolate leaves measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. Fascicles feature up to 10 greenish-white flowers. The fruits measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editChrysophyllum eximium is native to Suriname and northern Brazil.[1] Its habitat is in swamp forest and other areas subject to flooding.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Chrysophyllum eximium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ a b Pennington, Terence (May 2006). "Flora da Reserva Ducke, Amazonas, Brasil: Sapotaceae". Rodriguésia. 57 (2). Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: 354–356. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200657210.