''Cyrtocarpa'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of trees in the subfamily
Spondiadoideae
Spondiadoideae is a plant subfamily in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae
The Anacardiaceae, commonly known as the cashew family or sumac family, are a family of flowering plants, including about 83 genera with about 860 known species. ...
of the cashew and sumac family
Anacardiaceae
The Anacardiaceae, commonly known as the cashew family or sumac family, are a family of flowering plants, including about 83 genera with about 860 known species. Members of the Anacardiaceae bear fruits that are drupes and in some cases produce ...
. Their habitat is dry forests to open arid areas. They grow naturally in Mexico and northern South America.
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Species
''The Plant List
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'' and ''Catalogue of Life
The Catalogue of Life is an online database that provides an index of known species of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. It was created in 2001 as a partnership between the global Species 2000 and the American Integrated Taxonomic Info ...
'' recognise 5 accepted species:[
* '' Cyrtocarpa caatingae''
* '' Cyrtocarpa edulis''
* '' Cyrtocarpa kruseana''
* '']Cyrtocarpa procera
The Chupandia (''Cyrtocarpa procera'') is a tropical species of tree in the sumac family which is found throughout Mexico. It has been cultivated since ancient times, and its edible fruit is still popular in Mexico today. Its bark is used as a su ...
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* '' Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia''
References
Anacardiaceae genera
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