Chrysophyllum africanum — a medium houseplant
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Chrysophyllum africanum

Chrysophyllum Africanum

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Gambeya africana is a medium-sized species of tree in the family Sapotaceae. Along with the closely related species Gambeya albida, it is sometimes known as African star apple. Both species have similar leaf indumentum and are widespread in the Lower and Upper Guinea forest mosaic.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Chrysophyllum
Family
Sapotaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en African star-apple
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Chrysophyllum africanum bark
PLATE 01 · bark
Chrysophyllum africanum bark
PLATE 02 · bark
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