Chrysophyllum eximium
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. eximium
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum eximium
Synonyms[1]
  • Chrysophyllum rufocupreum Ducke
  • Ecclinusa eximia (Ducke) Cronquist
  • Ecclinusa rufocuprea (Ducke) Cronquist

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. ^ a b c "Chrysophyllum eximium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b Pennington, Terence (May 2006). "Flora da Reserva Ducke, Amazonas, Brasil: Sapotaceae". Rodriguésia. 57 (2). Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: 354–356. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200657210.


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