Chrysophyllum argenteum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
Species: | C. argenteum |
Binomial name | |
Chrysophyllum argenteum | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Chrysophyllum argenteum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to the tropical Americas.
Chrysophyllum argenteum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Larger trees may feature buttresses. Its grey bark is fissured. The elliptic or oblong leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. Fascicles feature up to 10 cream to green flowers. The ellipsoid fruits ripen purple to black and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long. [3]
Chrysophyllum argenteum is native to a wide area from the Caribbean to Central America and tropical South America. [1] Its habitat is in various forest types and grasslands at altitudes up to 1,600 m (5,200 ft). [2]
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