Chrysophyllum paranaense

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Chrysophyllum paranaense
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. paranaense
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum paranaense

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

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Description

Chrysophyllum paranaense grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall. The trunk has a diameter up to 35 cm (14 in). The species is locally used for its timber and fruit. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum paranaense is native to the Brazilian states of São Paulo and Paraná. [1] Its habitat is in lowland coastal forests. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Pires O'Brien, J. (2021). "Chrysophyllum paranaense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T35385A9925181. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  2. "Chrysophyllum paranaense". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  3. 1 2 Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum paranaense". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 29 June 2022.