Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
282339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 231 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281671

Common Names

  • Pouteria Cuspidata
  • Cuspidata
  • Cuspidata Sapote

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Synonyms

  • Neoxythece dura (Eyma) Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Neoxythece robusta (Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Neoxythece schulzii Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Neoxythece wurdackii Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Oxythece robusta (Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Oxythece robusta brevipetiolata Monach. [unknown]
  • Pouteria albiflora Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria cuspidata cuspidata [unknown]
  • Pouteria elegans micrantha (Miq. ex Mart.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria robusta (Mart. & Eichler) Eyma [unknown]
  • Pouteria robusta longifolia Eyma [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon cuspidatum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon cuspidatum crassifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon cuspidatum ellipticum Miq. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon cuspidatum micranthum Miq. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon ellipticum Klotzsch ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Urbanella oblonga Pierre [unknown]
  • Bumelia amazonica K.Krause [unknown]
  • Calocarpum procerum oblonga (Pierre) Dubard [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum wurdackii (Aubrév.) Bernardi [unknown]
  • Pouteria robusta typica Baehni [unknown]

Description

Pouteria cuspidata (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 cuspidata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pouteria cuspidata sub. dura (Eyma) T.D.Penn.
Pouteria cuspidata sub. robusta (Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pouteria cuspidata is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria cuspidata 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 cuspidata

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

Pouteria cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria cuspidata?

Pouteria cuspidata

What type of plant is Pouteria cuspidata?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Pouteria cuspidata grow?

Central and South America

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-164041: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.