Chrysophyllum durifructum

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Chrysophyllum durifructum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. durifructum
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum durifructum
Synonyms [2]
  • Achrouteria durifructa W.A.Rodrigues

Chrysophyllum durifructum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Brazil.

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Description

Chrysophyllum durifructum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is scaly. Its oblanceolate leaves measure up to 28 cm (11 in) long. Fascicles feature up to 10 green flowers. The fruits ripen green and measure up to 6.5 cm (3 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum durifructum is native to Brazil, where it is only known from an area of Amazonas north of Manaus. [1] [3] Its habitat is in lowland forest. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Chrysophyllum durifructum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1998: e.T35374A9929617. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Chrysophyllum durifructum". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 Pennington, Terence (May 2006). "Flora da Reserva Ducke, Amazonas, Brasil: Sapotaceae". Rodriguésia . Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. 57 (2): 352–353. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200657210.