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caimitillo

Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum mexicanum

Family: Sapotaceae

Category: Dicot

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Caimitillo: A Tropical Tree

The term "caimitillo" can refer to several related concepts, most notably a tropical American timber tree. This entry explores its botanical aspects and related information gleaned from various sources.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum oliviforme
  • Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq.
  • Synonym: Pouteria guianensis
  • Common Names: Caimitillo, satin leaf, damson plum

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Sapotaceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • The caimitillo is native to tropical America.
  • It is considered wild in certain regions.
  • One source mentions it being planted at a reforestation center.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq. is described as a small tree of 10 to 12 meters in height and 20 cm in diameter.
  • The wood is noted to be dark, hard, and heavy.
  • The fruit is described as small and plum-like, resembling an olive.

Ecological Role

  • Pouteria guianensis grows wild within the primary forests.

Quirky Facts

  • There is a song called "Caimitillo y Maraon" by Lou Perez and Rolando La'Serie & Tito Puente.
  • The Caimitillo Trail in El Yunque Rain Forest, Puerto Rico, is home to some of the smallest orchids.