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<big>''[[Chrysophyllum oliviforme]]'' L.</big>
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:Family: Sapotaceae
== Synonyms ==
''Chrysophyllum monopyrenum'' Swartz.
== Vernacular names ==
*Satinleaf tree (En)
*Malaysia: buah susu
*Philippines: caimitillo (Tagalog).
== Distribution ==
Originating from tropical America where it is also cultivated. Introduced and cultivated in Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines, Hawaii.
== Uses ==
The soft and sweet flesh of the fruit is edible. Also cultivated as an ornamental.
== Observations ==
Tree, up to 15 m tall. Leaves simple, alternate. Inflorescences with 5-10 flowers. Fruit an ovoid berry, about 1.5-2 cm × 1 cm, crowned with remains of the style, purplish-black; flesh purple with white milky juice. Seed 1, ovoid to ellipsoid, about 1.5 cm long.
== Selected sources ==
8, 10, 97.
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[[Category:PROSEA]]
{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Chrysophyllum oliviforme'' (PROSEA)}}
<big>''[[Chrysophyllum oliviforme]]'' L.</big>
__NOTOC__
:Family: Sapotaceae
== Synonyms ==
''Chrysophyllum monopyrenum'' Swartz.
== Vernacular names ==
*Satinleaf tree (En)
*Malaysia: buah susu
*Philippines: caimitillo (Tagalog).
== Distribution ==
Originating from tropical America where it is also cultivated. Introduced and cultivated in Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines, Hawaii.
== Uses ==
The soft and sweet flesh of the fruit is edible. Also cultivated as an ornamental.
== Observations ==
Tree, up to 15 m tall. Leaves simple, alternate. Inflorescences with 5-10 flowers. Fruit an ovoid berry, about 1.5-2 cm × 1 cm, crowned with remains of the style, purplish-black; flesh purple with white milky juice. Seed 1, ovoid to ellipsoid, about 1.5 cm long.
== Selected sources ==
8, 10, 97.
[[Category:Fruits and nuts (PROSEA)]]
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