Chrysophyllum splendens
Bark
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. splendens
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum splendens
Synonyms[2]
  • Chrysophyllum amplifolium A.DC.
  • Chrysophyllum olfersii Klotzsch ex Miq.
  • Chrysophyllum pulcherrimum Mart. & Eichler
  • Villocuspis splendens (Spreng.) Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Chrysophyllum splendens is a plant in the family Sapotaceae, native to Brazil.

Description

Leaves

Chrysophyllum splendens grows as a shrub or tree up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. The trunk has a diameter up to 50 cm (20 in). The timber is locally used in construction and for furniture.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum splendens is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Pernambuco.[1] Its habitat is in hilly rainforest, at altitudes to 100 m (300 ft).[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Chrysophyllum splendens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35393A9926325. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Chrysophyllum splendens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. 1 2 Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum splendens". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 28 September 2022.


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