Chrysophyllum marginatum

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Chrysophyllum marginatum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. marginatum
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum marginatum
Synonyms [2]
  • Myrsine marginata Hook. & Arn.
  • Cynodendron marginatum (Hook. & Arn.) Baehni

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

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Description

Chrysophyllum marginatum grows up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter up to 40 cm (16 in). It is a suitable species for reforestation. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum marginatum is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. [1] Its habitat is in woodlands near rivers or in mountainous areas. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2019). "Chrysophyllum marginatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T154664017A154752341. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T154664017A154752341.en .
  2. 1 2 "Chrysophyllum marginatum". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  3. 1 2 Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum marginatum". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 27 June 2022.


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