Chrysophyllum splendens

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

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

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
  1. Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Chrysophyllum splendens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35393A9926325. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  2. "Chrysophyllum splendens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum splendens". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 28 September 2022.


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