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caimitier

Chrysophyllum cainito

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India, Laos, Taiwan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (4 countries).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Chrysophyllum cainito (caimitier)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caimito

French caimitier

German Sternapfel

Portuguese abiu-roxo

Similar Species in Chrysophyllum

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Caïmitier Scalaire

Chrysophyllum scalare

Least Concern

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Satinleaf

Chrysophyllum oliviforme

Least Concern

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Smooth Star Apple

Chrysophyllum argenteum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caimitier?

The scientific name of caimitier is Chrysophyllum cainito. It belongs to the genus Chrysophyllum.

Where does caimitier live?

caimitier is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India, Laos, Taiwan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Guyana, India, Laos, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Seychelles.

What family does caimitier belong to?

caimitier (Chrysophyllum cainito) belongs to the genus Chrysophyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapotaceae.

What kingdom does caimitier belong to?

caimitier (Chrysophyllum cainito) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of caimitier?

The closest relatives of caimitier in the genus Chrysophyllum include Caïmitier Scalaire, Satinleaf, Smooth Star Apple.