Chrysophyllum lucentifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. lucentifolium
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum lucentifolium

Chrysophyllum lucentifolium is a plant in the family Sapotaceae, native to Central and South America.

Description

Chrysophyllum lucentifolium grows as a shrub or tree. The species is harvested for its timber.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum lucentifolium is native to an area from Costa Rica in the north to southeastern Brazil.[1] It grows in a variety of habitats from forests to savanna.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Chrysophyllum lucentifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T62406A145695501. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Chrysophyllum lucentifolium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  3. Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum lucentifolium". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 26 June 2022.


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