Synonyms: 

Cainito pomiferum Tussac

Chrysophyllum bicolor Poir.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Ericales Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Sapotaceae

Native: Tropical America.

Common Names

English – Star Apple

Malayalam – സ്വർണ്ണപത്രി

Description:

Chrysophyllum cainito, also known as star apple or caimito, is a tropical tree with glossy, dark green leaves and purple or green fruits that have a star-like pattern when sliced open, containing sweet, white or purple flesh.

Habitat: Humid woodlands at low to medium elevations.

Distribution:  A fairly common cultivated tree.

Uses: Chrysophyllum cainito, is eaten fresh as a sweet and juicy snack, and its fruit is sometimes used in desserts and beverages.