About Chrysophyllum lanceolatum
Chrysophyllum lanceolatum (Chrysophyllum lanceolatum) is a tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family (Sapodilla/Chicle family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose axillary flower clusters, berry fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous and evergreen forests. It occurs across India, Indomalaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Chrysophyllum lanceolatum
- Genus
- Chrysophyllum
- Family
- SAPOTACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous and Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India, Indomalaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Sapotaceae
Sapodilla/Chicle family
Chrysophyllum lanceolatum belongs to the Sapotaceae family.
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