Chrysophyllum gonocarpum
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| Scientific name | Chrysophyllum gonocarpum |
| Common names | Aguaí; Caimito do mato |
| Genus | Chrysophyllum |
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Growth form | Semi-deciduous tree |
| Native range | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay |
| Mature size | 10–20 m tall; bole about 50–80 cm in diameter |
| Climate/site | Moist lowland and foothill forest, including valleys and lower slopes |
| Propagation | Fresh seed; germination commonly 20–30 days |
| Fruit | Thick, juicy pulp eaten raw; flavor described as sweet or insipid |
| Harvest | Seasonal timing not established |
| Years to fruit | N/A |
Chrysophyllum gonocarpum is a South American tree in the family Sapotaceae, known locally as Aguaí and Caimito do mato. The accepted name belongs to the genus Chrysophyllum, family Sapotaceae, and order Ericales.[1] Chloroluma gonocarpa is recorded as a synonym.[2]
Description[edit | edit source]
This semi-deciduous tree has a dense crown and is generally 10–20 m tall, with a reported bole diameter of about 50–80 cm.[3] The species is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, where it occurs in tropical or subtropical moist lowland and foothill forest, including moister valleys and lower slopes.[4][5]
Cultivation[edit | edit source]
Soil and water[edit | edit source]
Chrysophyllum gonocarpum occurs in moist forest sites, especially valleys and the lower parts of slopes.[3] Species-specific requirements for soil texture, pH, salinity tolerance, and water management remain unestablished.
Sun and humidity[edit | edit source]
Young plants are reported to prefer at least some shade and to establish and grow slowly.[3] A species-specific mature-tree sun and humidity requirement remains unestablished.
Seasonal changes[edit | edit source]
The tree is semi-deciduous, with seasonal leaf loss that may vary with local conditions.[3] A dependable flowering, fruiting, or dormancy calendar for cultivation remains unestablished.[4][5]
Propagation[edit | edit source]
Fresh seed is best sown as soon as the fruit is ripe in individual containers in a shady position; moderate germination is reported in about 20–30 days.[3] Species-specific evidence for cuttings, grafting, air-layering, or named cultivars remains unestablished.
Flowering, fruiting, and harvest[edit | edit source]
A dependable cultivated flowering calendar, pollination requirement, harvest season, and years-to-fruit value remain unestablished.[4][5]
Fruit and uses[edit | edit source]
The fruit is eaten raw and is described as having thick, juicy pulp; flavor descriptions vary between sweet and insipid.[6] The species is also harvested from the wild for timber, with reported uses including construction, boxes, and agricultural implements.[3]
Photos[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ [2] Plants of the World Online: Chrysophyllum gonocarpum. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Image credits[edit | edit source]
- Chrysophyllum gonocarpum — File:Chrysophyllum gonocarpum.jpg, creator SergioAJV, own work, CC BY-SA 4.0. SHA-1: 177d5dc9c426d8c73b2c91163d4503fee59f3f91.
- Chrysophyllum gonocarpum — File:Chrysophyllum gonocarpum 164965296.jpg, creator Carol Fontes, CC0. SHA-1: ddb82d5c9a8bc7f94189d51dfb656402e9fedb0b.
