Pouteria cayennensis
Also known as: Chrysophyllum cayennense A.DC. +5 more
- Chrysophyllum cayennense A.DC.
- Chrysophyllum sessiliflorum Poir.
- Lucuma pulverulenta Mart. & Eichler
- Lucuma pulverulenta Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.
- Richardella cayennensis (A.DC.) Aubrév.
- Vitellaria pulverulenta (Mart. & Eichler) Radlk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pouteria cayennensis is a tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela