Status:
valid
Authors:
Oken
Source:
ksu
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Allg. Naturgesch. 3(2): 1431 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395084
Common Names
- Esclenta Platonia
- Esclenta Star Apple
- Esclenta Golden Apple
Synonyms
- Moronobea montana Schltdl. [unknown]
- Moronobea grandiflora Choisy [valid]
- Moronobea esculenta Arruda [unknown]
- Platonia grandiflora Planch & Triana [unknown]
- Symphonia moronobea Raeusch. [unknown]
- Symphonia grandiflora Spreng. [unknown]
- Aristoclesia esculenta Stuntz [unknown]
Description
Platonia esculenta (also called 'Bacuri', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and large, leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Platonia esculenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platonia esculenta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platonia esculenta is a tropical plant native to the African continent. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Platonia esculenta
Platonia esculenta is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.
Platonia esculenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platonia esculenta?
Platonia esculenta
What is the common name of Platonia esculenta?
Cupuacu
Where is Platonia esculenta found?
Platonia esculenta is found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Species in the Platonia genus
Species in the Clusiaceae family
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Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,