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Sideroxylon obovatum

Breakbill, Nickerberry
Also known as: Achras cuneifolia Poir. +15 more
  • Achras cuneifolia Poir.
  • Bumelia buchii Urb. & Ekman
  • Bumelia cuneata Sw.
  • Bumelia heterophylla Urb.
  • Bumelia krugii Pierre
  • Bumelia lineolata Urb. & Ekman
  • Bumelia myrsinifolia A.DC.
  • Bumelia obovata (Lam.) A.DC.
  • Bumelia obovata var. krugii (Pierre) Cronquist
  • Bumelia obovata var. portoricensis Pierre
  • Bumelia obovata var. thomensis Pierre
  • Bumelia obovata var. typica Cronquist
  • Bumelia subintegra Urb. & Ekman
  • Lyciodes myrsinifolium (A.DC.) Kuntze
  • Lyciodes obovatum (Lam.) Kuntze
  • Lyciodes parvifolium (A.DC.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Sideroxylon obovatum (commonly known as Breakbill or Nickerberry) is a shrub or tree within the Sapotaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.

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