Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca

Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. ucuquirana-branca
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca
Synonyms[1]
  • Ecclinusa ucuquirana-branca Aubrév. & Pellegr.
  • Ragala ucuquirana-branca (Aubrév. & Pellegr.) W.A.Rodrigues

Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to tropical South America.

Description

Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (18 in). Larger trees feature buttresses. The brown bark is scaly. Its elliptic leaves measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. Fascicles feature up to 20 greenish flowers. The fruits ripen red and measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca is native to Colombia, Venezuela and northern Brazil.[1] Its habitat is in rainforest.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b Pennington, Terence (May 2006). "Flora da Reserva Ducke, Amazonas, Brasil: Sapotaceae". Rodriguésia. 57 (2). Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: 346. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200657210.
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