Chrysophyllum obovatum
Sabine
Sapotaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family native to the African tropics. It belongs to a genus of approximately 80-150 species, most of which are found in tropical America.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the African tropics.
Where It Grows
Africa,
Notes
There are about 80-150 Chrysophyllum species. They are mostly in tropical America. There are 44 species in tropical America.
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 189
