Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
| Species: | C. ucuquirana-branca
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca | |
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Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to tropical South America.
Description
Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (18 in). Larger trees feature buttresses. The brown bark is scaly. Its elliptic leaves measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. Fascicles feature up to 20 greenish flowers. The fruits ripen red and measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca is native to Colombia, Venezuela and northern Brazil.[1] Its habitat is in rainforest.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Chrysophyllum ucuquirana-branca". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
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