''Chrysophyllum argenteum'' is a tree in the family

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, native to the tropical Americas.

Description

''Chrysophyllum argenteum'' grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . Larger trees may feature

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. Its grey bark is fissured. The

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leaves measure up to long. Fascicles feature up to 10 cream to green flowers. The ellipsoid fruits ripen purple to black and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

''Chrysophyllum argenteum'' is native to a wide area from the Caribbean to Central America and tropical South America. Its habitat is in various forest types and grasslands at altitudes up to .

References

argenteum Flora of South America Plants described in 1760 {{Sapotaceae-stub