Key Identification Features
- It is an accidental selection distinguished by pink new growth.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Chrysobalanaceae
Chrysobalanaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Chrysobalanaceae Species
Moquilea tomentosa Benth.
Moquilea tomentosa Benth.
Moquilea tomentosa is a cultivated flowering plant native to most of Brazil, gro…
Geobalanus oblongifolius (Michx.) Small
Geobalanus oblongifolius (Michx.) Small
Geobalanus oblongifolius, or gopher apple, is an evergreen shrub native to the s…
Chrysobalanus icaco L.
Chrysobalanus icaco L.
Chrysobalanus icaco L. is a small evergreen shrub or tree grown ornamentally, wi…
Parinari curatellifolia Planch. ex Benth.
Parinari curatellifolia Planch. ex Benth.
Parinari curatellifolia is an evergreen African tropical tree valued most for it…
Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Prance ex F.White
Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Prance ex F.White
Neocarya macrophylla, the Gingerbread Plum, is the only species in the Neocarya …
Parinari capensis Harv.
Parinari capensis Harv.
Parinari capensis, the sand apple, is a fire-adapted geoxyle flowering plant use…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Chrysobalanaceae?
Chrysobalanaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. It is an accidental selection distinguished by pink new growth. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Chrysobalanaceae?
Chrysobalanaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
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