Kingdom Plantae Family Sapotaceae Scientific name Synsepalum brevipes Rank Species | Order Ericales Genus Synsepalum Higher classification Synsepalum | |
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Similar Synsepalum, Sapotaceae, Englerophytum natalense, Englerophytum, Englerophytum magalismontanum | ||
The Stem-fruit miraculous-berry or Pachystela (Synsepalum brevipes) is a shrub or medium-sized to large tree in the family Sapotaceae, that is native to the African tropics and subtropics.
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Range and habitat
It occurs in the African tropics and in subtropical lowlands from Angola to Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It occurs in dry evergreen forest or as a component of riparian vegetation.
Description
Damaged wood or bark exudes a milky latex, and the bark's slash mark is red. Twigs and young leaves have a downy texture. The sweet-scented flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Edible fruit appear in late winter and contain one smooth seed.
References
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