Pouteria campechiana

Common name: Canistel, Egg Fruit

Family: Sapotaceae

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Country of Origin: Mexico to C. America

Description:

Uses: Canistels are rich in niacin and carotene (provitamin A) and have a fair level of ascorbic acid.¹ <p> 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.¹

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USDA Zone: 10a-11

Source: Debbie Black - UIUC

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Culture:

tropical or sub-tropical conditions required. Moderate moisture, can survive in areas with long dry season.

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: asterids
• Order: Ericales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Sapotaceae
• SubFamily: Chrysophylloideae
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References:

1. Morton, J. 1987. Canistel. p. 402-405. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL.
2. The Plant List (2010). Version 1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ (accessed 4 November 2013).
3. WCSP (2013). 'World Checklist of Selected Plant Families'. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
4. Pouteria campechiana. (2012, December 24). Wikispecies, . Retrieved 13:17, November 4, 2013
5. The Global Biodiversity Information Facility: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, 2013-07-01. Accessed on 2013-11-04

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