Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 28(41): 174 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281646
Common Names
- Pouteria Coelomatica
- Coelomatica
- Coelomatica Sapote
Description
Pouteria coelomatica (also called 'Mamey de montaña' and 'Mamey de monte', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pouteria coelomatica is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a source of food for humans and animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pouteria coelomatica has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pouteria coelomatica is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Pouteria coelomatica
Pouteria coelomatica can be found in the Amazon basin of South America.
Pouteria coelomatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pouteria coelomatica?
Pouteria coelomatica
What is the common name of Pouteria coelomatica?
Coelomatic Pouteria
What is the natural habitat of Pouteria coelomatica?
Tropical rainforests
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,