Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyedra
ID:
282633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 315 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281965

Common Names

  • Oxyedra
  • Oxyedra tree
  • Oxyedra wood

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Synonyms

  • Planchonella oxyedra Dubard [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon oxyedrum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Pouteria oxyedra (also called Sapote de montaña, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in moist forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria oxyedra is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and jellies. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pouteria oxyedra are white, bell-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria oxyedra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pouteria oxyedra

Pouteria oxyedra is native to Colombia.

Pouteria oxyedra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria oxyedra?

Pouteria oxyedra

What type of plant is Pouteria oxyedra?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Pouteria oxyedra 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-164319: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.