Satinleaf
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
family
SAPOTACEAE
origin
Native to South Florida in the USA, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and a number of Caribbean islands.
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Wild Star Apple.
Wild specimens have been found growing in the Enoggera catchment by weed expert Dr Sheldon Navie. Satinleaf grows to a height of 10 m with a spread of 4 m. Young twigs, lower leaf surface and flower buds are densely golden-brown or rusty-brown. Leaves are alternate, simple and entire, elliptic in shape and pinnate. The apex of lamina is abruptly short acuminate.
Impact
Impact
This species has naturalised in a number of countries around the world and is able to grow within a number of soil types and will grow in full sun and shade. It is currrently being grown commercially in Northern Australia for its fruit. Its only been found to be growing 'wild' in Brisbane within the last couple of years. The fruit of this medium tree is highly attractive to birds and therefore has the potential to proliferate through our natural areas.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
This species has naturalised in a number of countries around the world and is able to grow within a number of soil types and will grow in full sun and shade. It is currrently being grown commercially in Northern Australia for its fruit. Its only been found to be growing 'wild' in Brisbane within the last couple of years. The fruit of this medium tree is highly attractive to birds and therefore has the potential to proliferate through our natural areas.
