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Chrysophyllum superbum

T. D. Penn.

Superb starapple

Sapotaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible and eaten fresh.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, South America*,

Also Known As

Caimo negro

References (4)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 131
  • Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 51
  • Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
  • Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 570

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