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Caimito-Chyrsophyllum cainito |
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Written by Bonsai King
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 10:13 |
Local Name:
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Caimito, Star spple
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Scientific Name:
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Chyrsophyllum cainito |
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Family:
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Sapotaceae
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Habitat
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Caimito is native to the lowlands of Central America and the West Indies.
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Propagation
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Cleft grafting, and marcotting, which fruits at about 3 years or by seeds which fruits at about 10 years.
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Comments
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| The leaves of the Caimio or Star apple are evergreen, alternate, simple oval, entire, 5-15 cm long; the underside shines with a golden color. The flowers are tiny, purplish white and have a sweet fragrant smell. The tree is hermaphroditic (self-fertile). It has round, purple-skinned fruit that is often green around the calyx, with a star pattern in the pulp. A greenish-white variety of the fruit can also be seen. Rich in latex, the skin and and the rind are not edible. The seeds are flattened, light brown, and hard. After 7 years it bears fruit. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 12 March 2010 14:03 |