Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arguacoensium
ID:
282211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Karst.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 389 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281543

Common Names

  • Pouteria arguacoensium
  • Arguacoensium Pouteria
  • Argua Pouteria

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma arguacoensium H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Lucuma deliciosa Planch. & Linden [unknown]
  • Radlkoferella arguacoensium Pierre [unknown]

Description

Pouteria arguacoensium (also called Caimito, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria arguacoensium is used for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pouteria arguacoensium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria arguacoensium is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.

Where to Find Pouteria arguacoensium

Pouteria arguacoensium can be found in tropical forests of South America.

Pouteria arguacoensium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria arguacoensium?

Pouteria arguacoensium

What are the common names of Pouteria arguacoensium?

Araguacense, Araguacense de montaña

What is the natural habitat of Pouteria arguacoensium?

Tropical moist forest

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-163923: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.