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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Sapotaceae — thecanistel and related trees.
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Examples
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Sites sampled in the past included the following plentiful or notable species: at 250 m, Garcinia intermedia, Pouteria sp. and Schizolobium parahybum; at 450 m, Ardisia tigrina, Pharus cornutus (rare), Smilax subpubescens and Ternstroemia tepezapote; at 600 m, Lobelia and Welfia sp. and Satyria warscewiczii.
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The valley is also known for the huge variety of native and introduced tropical fruits: Achras sapota, Manilkara achras, Chrysophyllum caimito, Pouteria cainito, Persea americana, Mammea americana, Anacardium occidentale, Carica papaya, Annona muricata, Manguifera indica and more.
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The most important species in terms of density and frequency are Eschweilera alba, E. odora, Pouteria guianensis, Vantanea guianensis, Jessenia bataua, Ragala sanguinolenta, Licania apetala, and Iryanthera ulei.
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Another association includes Eperua leucantha, E. rubiginosa, E. purpurea, Aldina discolor, Pouteria sp., and Tachigali sp.
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In the area north of Manaus, some of the more prominent tree species are Protium hebetatum, Eschweilera coriacea, E. wachenheimii, Manilkara bidentata, Rinorea guianensis, Pouteria engleri, Swartzia reticulata, Duckeodendron cestroides, and Qualea labouriauara.
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Many other tree species are cited by different sources including Pseudolmedia eggersii, Clarisia racemosa, Brosimun utile, Symphonia globulifera, Matisia colora dorum, Pouriuma chocoana and Pouteria sp ..
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Emergent and canopy layers are rich in tree species of Leguminosae (Copaifera trapezifolia), Sapotaceae (Pouteria, Chrysophyllum), and several species of Lauraceae.
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The most important species in terms of density and frequency are Eschweilera alba, E. odora, Pouteria guianensis, Vantanea guianensis, Jessenia bataua, Ragala sanguinolenta, Licania apetala, and Iryanthera ulei.
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Nectandra cf. reticulata, Cedrelinga catenaeformis, Erisma uncinatum, Phragmotheca ecuadoriensis, Parkia multijuga, Ochroma sp., and Pouteria sp., and palm species of the genera Bactris and Astrocaryum.
Napo moist forests 2008
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These now include banana, coconut (Cocos nucifera), sweet potatoes, mango (Mangifera indica), chico (Pouteria sapota), yams, taro, millet, watermelon, and citrus and pineapples on more fertile islands.
Maldives-Lakshadweep-Chagos Archipelago tropical moist forests 2008
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