Chrysophyllum oliviforme

Chrysophyllum oliviforme, the wild star-apple or satinleaf, is a species of plants in genus Chrysophyllum. As the name implies, it is related to star apple, and like star apple, the fruit is edible. The name 'satinleaf' is due to the leaf having distinctive colors on it (see image). The wood of the tree is also used in construction.

Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Leaves and fruits in Florida
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. oliviforme
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Synonyms[2]
  • Cynodendron oliviforme (L.) Baehni
  • Dactimala oliviformis (L.) Raf.
  • Guersentia oliviformis (L.) Raf.

References
  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2021). "Chrysophyllum oliviforme". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T62407A150107536. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T62407A150107536.en. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  2. Template:Cite POWO
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