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white star apple
Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum albidum
Family: Sapotaceae
Category: Dicot
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African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum)
The African Star Apple, also known as White Star Apple, is a fruit-bearing tree found throughout tropical Africa, particularly in West Africa and the southern part of Nigeria.
Considerations for Pets
- The fruit contains semi-circle seeds.
Considerations for Children
- The fruit contains semi-circle seeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum albidum
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Common Names: White Star Apple, African Star Apple
- Local Names: Agbalumo (Yoruba), Udara (Igbo)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found throughout tropical Africa.
- Commonly found in West Africa and the southern part of Nigeria.
- Found seasonally in low-land rainforests.
Morphological Characteristics
- The fruit has a tough, leather-like skin, ranging from green to dark orange depending on ripeness.
- The fruit is typically dark yellowish in color.
- Fruits are sub-spherical in shape, about 3cm in diameter.
- The inner flesh is tender, sweet, and off-white or purple and white, with seeds arranged in a star shape.
- Flowers are yellow-white, small (1-4 mm), and grow in groups clustered in the leaf axils.
Traditional Uses
- Traditionally used to treat sore throats, diabetes, and hypertension.
Quirky Facts
- The White Star Apple is referred to as "Nigeria's own local cherry."
- The tree has been immortalized in the Nigerian stamps series.