Chrysophyllum eximium

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Chrysophyllum eximium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. eximium
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum eximium
Synonyms[1]
  • (Ducke) Cronquist Ducke
  • Ecclinusa eximia Chrysophyllum rufocupreum
  • (Ducke) Cronquist Ecclinusa rufocuprea

Chrysophyllum eximium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to tropical South America.

Description

Chrysophyllum 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

Chrysophyllum eximium is native to Suriname and northern Brazil.[1] Its habitat is in swamp forest and other areas subject to flooding.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Chrysophyllum eximium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 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.