Chrysophyllum marginatum

Chrysophyllum marginatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to South America.

Chrysophyllum marginatum
In Brasília
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Chrysophyllum
Species:	C. marginatum
Binomial name
Chrysophyllum marginatum (Hook. & Arn.) Radlk.[2]
Synonyms[2]
Myrsine marginata Hook. & Arn. Cynodendron marginatum (Hook. & Arn.) Baehni

Description

Chrysophyllum marginatum grows up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter up to 40 cm (16 in). It is a suitable species for reforestation.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum marginatum is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.^[1] Its habitat is in woodlands near rivers or in mountainous areas.^[3]