Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
282316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Little) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 227 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281648

Common Names

  • Pouteria Collina
  • Collina
  • Collina Sapote

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Synonyms

  • Chrysophyllum collinum Little [unknown]

Description

Pouteria collina (also called 'Mamey de montaña' and 'Mamey de monte', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria collina is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a source of food for humans and animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouteria collina has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria collina is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Pouteria collina

Pouteria collina can be found in the Amazon basin of South America.

Pouteria collina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria collina?

Pouteria collina

What is the common name of Pouteria collina?

Hill Pouteria

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria collina?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pouteria genus

Pouteria adolfi-friedericii, Pouteria alnifolia, Pouteria altissima, Pouteria amapaensis, Pouteria amazonica, Pouteria ambelaniifolia, Pouteria amygdalicarpa, Pouteria amygdalina, Pouteria andarahiensis, Pouteria anomala, Pouteria anteridata, Pouteria arcuata, Pouteria areolatifolia, Pouteria arguacoensium, Pouteria aristata, Pouteria atabapoensis, Pouteria aubrevillei, Pouteria austin-smithii, Pouteria baehniana, Pouteria bangii, Pouteria bapeba, Pouteria beaurepairei, Pouteria belizensis, Pouteria benai, Pouteria bilocularis, Pouteria bonneriana, Pouteria brachyandra, Pouteria bracteata, Pouteria brevensis, Pouteria brevipetiolata, Pouteria briocheoides, Pouteria buenaventurensis, Pouteria bullata, Pouteria butyrocarpa, Pouteria caimito, Pouteria calistophylla, Pouteria campanulata, Pouteria campechiana, Pouteria canaimaensis, Pouteria capacifolia, Pouteria carrieana, Pouteria cayennensis, Pouteria celebica, Pouteria chiricana, Pouteria chocoensis, Pouteria cicatricata, Pouteria cinnamomea, Pouteria cladantha, Pouteria coelomatica, Pouteria collina,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164020: Based on the initial data import
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.