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Revision as of 16:39, 1 March 2021
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Curatella americana in the Cerrado of Brazil. | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Dilleniales |
Family: | Dilleniaceae |
Genus: | Curatella L. 1759 |
Species: | C. americana
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Binomial name | |
Curatella americana L. 1759
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Curatella americana, commonly known as sandpaper tree, is a species of tree in the family Dilleniaceae. It is the sole accepted species in genus Curatella.[1]
Description
Curatella americana is a semi-deciduous tree with a dense, rounded crown. It typically grows 6 to 10 meters (20 to 33 ft) tall. The trunk is short, thick, and usually crooked, up to 40–50 centimeters (16–20 in) in diameter.[2]
Range
Curatella americana ranges through the tropical Americas, including northern South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guyanas), Central America from Panama to Mexico, and the western Caribbean.[2]
Habitat
Curatella americana is generally found in savanna and dry forest habitats. In Guatemala, it is found on dry open or brushy hillsides below 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) elevation, or growing among pines.[2]
Human uses
Parts of the plant, including its edible fruits and seeds, are a local source of food, medicines, and other commodities. It is generally harvested from the wild, although it is sometimes planted for its fruits and seeds. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant in Central America.[2]
References
External links
- Media related to Curatella americana at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Curatella americana at Wikispecies