Micropholis rugosa
Beef Apple
Also known as: Chrysophyllum pomiforme Bertero ex Spreng. +7 more
- Chrysophyllum pomiforme Bertero ex Spreng.
- Chrysophyllum rugosum Sw.
- Micropholis rugosa var. harrisii Pierre
- Pouteria rugosa (Sw.) Baehni
- Sapota rugosa (Sw.) Griseb.
- Sideroxylon pomiforme (Bertero ex Spreng.) A.DC.
- Sideroxylon rugosum (Sw.) Roem. & Schult.
- Sideroxylon rugosum var. parviflorum Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in South America, Micropholis rugosa (commonly known as Beef-Apple) is a tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jamaica