Chrysophyllum argenteum subsp. auratum

Chrysophyllum argenteum subsp. auratum

Native to:
Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | French Guiana | Guyana | Peru | Suriname | Venezuela

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapotaceae
Genus:
Chrysophyllum
Species:
Chrysophyllum argenteum subsp. auratum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds should be sown fresh as viability declines rapidly. Warm temperatures around 25-30°C promote best germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch