Chrysophyllum paranaense

Chrysophyllum paranaense is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Brazil.

Chrysophyllum paranaense
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. paranaense
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum paranaense

Description

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Chrysophyllum paranaense grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall. The trunk has a diameter up to 35 cm (14 in). The species is locally used for its timber and fruit.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Chrysophyllum paranaense is native to the Brazilian states of São Paulo, Paraná and Santa Catarina.[1] Its habitat is in lowland coastal forests.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Amorim, E.; Carneiro, C. (2023). "Chrysophyllum paranaense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T35385A218542800. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T35385A218542800.pt. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Chrysophyllum paranaense". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b Ken Fern. "Chrysophyllum paranaense". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 29 June 2022.