Pouteria polysepala T.D.Penn.

Species

Angiosperms > Ericales > Sapotaceae > Pouteria

Characteristics

A tree. The young shoots have fine hairs. The leaves are in dense clusters and are arranged in spirals. The leaves are 11-20 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They are broadly sword shaped. The flowers are in groups of 2-4 and clustered below the leaves. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit are 3.5 cm across. The seed is 2 cm long.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in non flooded forest in Brazil.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Pouteria polysepala world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru

Conservation status

Pouteria polysepala threat status: Critically Endangered

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941284-1
WFO ID wfo-0000282010
COL ID 4M7R8
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Synonyms

Pouteria polysepala Calocarpum odoratum