Chrysophyllum (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chrysophyllum has over 70 species, most of which are native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The chrysophyllum tree with its small, greenish-yellow flowers can be found in the tropical rainforests of Guyana and southern Venezuela.
- Native to the tropical Americas, the chrysophyllum species grow as shrubs or small trees, typically reaching heights between 10 to 30 meters.
- Chrysophyllum albidum, a species of tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, is widely cultivated for its edible fruits.
- Some species of chrysophyllum are considered valuable timber trees, with heartwood that varies in color from yellow to reddish-brown.