Biology:Chrysophyllum splendens

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Chrysophyllum splendens
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Bark
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. splendens
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum splendens
Spreng.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Mart. & Eichler A.DC.
  • (Spreng.) Aubrév. & Pellegr. Chrysophyllum olfersii
  • Chrysophyllum amplifolium Klotzsch ex Miq.
  • Chrysophyllum pulcherrimum Villocuspis splendens

Chrysophyllum splendens is a plant in the family Sapotaceae, native to Brazil.

Description

Leaves

Chrysophyllum splendens grows as a shrub or tree up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. The trunk has a diameter up to 50 cm (20 in). The timber is locally used in construction and for furniture.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum splendens is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Pernambuco.[1] Its habitat is in hilly rainforest, at altitudes to 100 m (300 ft).[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q11690329 entry