Chrysophyllum oliviforme

Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Leaves and fruits in Florida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Chrysophyllum
Species:
C. oliviforme
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Synonyms[2]
  • Cynodendron oliviforme (L.) Baehni
  • Dactimala oliviformis (L.) Raf.
  • Guersentia oliviformis (L.) Raf.

Chrysophyllum oliviforme, commonly known as the satinleaf,[3] is a medium-sized tree native to Florida, the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and Belize. It is also known as damson plum,[3] wild star-apple[3] and saffron-tree.[4] It gets the name "satinleaf" from the distinctive colors of the leaves. The top of the leaf is dark green while the bottom is light brown or copper. This distinctive look makes it a very aesthetically pleasing tree that is commonly used as an ornamental in yards and public spaces.

  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2021). "Chrysophyllum oliviforme". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T62407A150107536. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T62407A150107536.en. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Chrysophyllum oliviforme". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Chrysophyllum oliviforme". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Chrysophyllum oliviforme". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 12 May 2022.