Sapotaceae |
Pouteria campechiana Baehni
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- Common Name: Canistel, Egg Fruit
- Family: Sapotaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: southern Mexico (including Yucatan), Belize, Guatemala and El Salvador
- Habitat:
- Uses: A decoction of the astringent bark is taken as a febrifuge in Mexico and applied on skin eruptions in Cuba. A preparation of the seeds has been employed as a remedy for ulcers
- Culture: tropical or sub-tropical conditions required. Moderate moisture, can survive in areas with long dry season.
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 200300322
- Source: Debbie Black - UIUC
- Accession Date: 10-09-2003
- Bench: 1201 - E Bench
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 04-29-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: asterids
- Order: Ericales
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- Family: Sapotaceae
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References:Morton, J. 1987. Canistel. p. 402–405. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL.
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