Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
282712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 12: 333 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282044

Common Names

  • Rigida Sapote
  • Caimito
  • Pouteria Rigida

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma rigida Mart. & Eichler ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Oxythece rigida (Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) Monach. [unknown]

Description

Pouteria rigida (also called Chirimoya, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves with a silvery underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Andes Mountains and is found in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria rigida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pouteria rigida sub. rigida
Pouteria rigida sub. tomentosa (Aubrév.) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouteria rigida has small, yellow flowers, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria rigida is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seeds, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm in height.

Where to Find Pouteria rigida

Pouteria rigida is native to Brazil.

Pouteria rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria rigida?

Pouteria rigida

What type of plant is Pouteria rigida?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Pouteria rigida 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,

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