Mazhar Botanic Garden

Chrysophyllum cainito L.

Purple star apple golden leaf tree Caimito

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000684
English name: Purple star apple, golden leaf tree, Caimito
Arabic name: كرايزوفيللم كاينيتو
Native: West Indies and central America
Country: Caribbean Central america
(PGR): Very rare

Evergreen tree grows up to 9-20 m tall, 60 cm in diameter leaves simple alternate, oblong or  oval 7-14 cm long, dull green above, golden-brown with a sheen like that of satin beneath flowers purplish-white, fragrant fruit edible, fleshy, round 5-10 cm in diameter

Ornamental plant. fruit edible fresh or chilled to improve the flavor. A rich source of natural antioxidants and vitamin E,C,A.

Chrysophyllum jamaicense Jacq, Chrysophyllum bicolor Poir

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Texture: Clay Enriched soil Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Seasonal bloomer
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 7.5

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