Sapotaceae FAMILY Vulnerable
Chrysophyllum paranaense
Chrysophyllum paranaense
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitEvergreen Tree
Growth—
A tree mainly of lowland, subtropical areas of Brazil. Prefers a position with some shade[1]. Prefers a moist, clayey soil[1]. Plants can withstand periodic inundation of the soil[1]. Newly planted young trees grow away moderately well[1].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. The germination rate is usually above 80%, with the seed sprouting within 70 - 90 days[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Chrysophyllum+paranaense>
Pollinators
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References
- [1]Brazilian Trees. Volume 3. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2009 · ISBN 85-86714-34-4 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
- [2]IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ↩︎A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.