Sapotaceae · Chrysophyllum

Chrysophyllum lanceolatum

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka & more
Flowering
January-May

Plant Details

Scientific name
Chrysophyllum lanceolatum
Genus
Chrysophyllum
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Dry deciduous and Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Indomalaysia
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan
Flowering & fruiting
January-May
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Sapotaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Sapotaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About 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.

Illustration representing the Sapotaceae family
Botanical family

Sapotaceae

Sapodilla/Chicle family

Chrysophyllum lanceolatum belongs to the Sapotaceae family.

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