Chrysophyllum venezuelanense is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to the tropical Americas.
Chrysophyllum venezuelanense | |
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At Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém, Brazil | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
Species: | C. venezuelanense
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Binomial name | |
Chrysophyllum venezuelanense | |
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Description
editChrysophyllum venezuelanense grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The fruit is yellow.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editChrysophyllum venezuelanense is native to Mexico, Central America and tropical South America including Brazil. Its habitat is mainly in lowland forests.[1]
Uses
editThe fruit of Chrysophyllum venezuelanense is edible. The timber is used in construction and for fences.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Chrysophyllum venezuelanense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T145813280A146792119. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T145813280A146792119.en. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Chrysophyllum venezuelanense". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum venezuelanense". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 28 September 2022.