Chrysophyllum splendens
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
Species: | C. splendens
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Binomial name | |
Chrysophyllum splendens | |
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Chrysophyllum splendens is a plant in the family Sapotaceae, native to Brazil.
Description
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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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Chrysophyllum splendens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35393A9926325. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Chrysophyllum splendens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum splendens". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 28 September 2022.