Biology:Chrysophyllum eximium
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
| Species: | C. eximium
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysophyllum eximium Ducke[1]
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Chrysophyllum eximium" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/57743-2. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pennington, Terence (May 2006). "Flora da Reserva Ducke, Amazonas, Brasil: Sapotaceae". Rodriguésia (Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden) 57 (2): 354–356. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200657210.
Wikidata ☰ Q11690304 entry
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