Chrysophyllum wilsonii explained

Chrysophyllum wilsonii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Brazil.

Description

Chrysophyllum wilsonii grows up to 40m (130feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 85-1NaN-1. It has buttresses up to 20NaN0 high. The elliptic or oblanceolate leaves measure up to 15cm (06inches) long. Fascicles feature up to ten yellow-green flowers. The roundish fruits ripen to yellow and measure up to 5cm (02inches) in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Chrysophyllum wilsonii is endemic to Brazil, where it is confined to the forest reserves of the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project near Manaus, in Amazonas state. Its habitat is in terra firme forest (not subject to river flooding), at altitudes of NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet).

Conservation

Chrysophyllum wilsonii has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by population growth in the area, leading to residential development in its habitat. It is also threatened by deforestation for cattle farming. Water pollution by heavy metals from urban landfills poses a threat to the species.