Satinleaf
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © qcrescente (iNaturalist #3018113)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Genus:
- Chrysophyllum
- Species:
- Chrysophyllum oliviforme
- USDA Symbol:
- CHOL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Ello Sphinx (Erinnyis ello)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to coastal areas, tolerates saline conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; recalcitrant seeds lose viability quickly if dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI