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star-apple

Chrysophyllum cainito

Not Evaluated

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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Chrysophyllum cainito (star-apple)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caimito

French caimitier

German Sternapfel

Portuguese abiu-roxo

Similar Species in Chrysophyllum

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Badderlike Starapple

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 star-apple?

The scientific name of star-apple is Chrysophyllum cainito. It belongs to the genus Chrysophyllum.

Where does star-apple live?

star-apple 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 star-apple belong to?

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

What kingdom does star-apple belong to?

star-apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of star-apple?

The closest relatives of star-apple in the genus Chrysophyllum include Badderlike Starapple, Satinleaf, Smooth Star Apple.