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Synsepalum dulcificum

(Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell (1852)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Sapotaceae Genus: Synsepalum

miracle fruit, miraculous berry

Description

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

Kaua'i Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Pharm. J. Trans. 11: 446 (1852)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Synsepalum dulcificum Locality redacted. Contact Bishop Museum Botany Department for details Preserved_Specimen shrub 2 m tall in dappled shade. Flowers white, with a heavy sweet odor Lau, J. 2853 Oahu BISH 1986-09-23
2 Synsepalum dulcificum Locality redacted. Contact Bishop Museum Botany Department for details Preserved_Specimen Shrub of five ft. Leaves dark green above, slightly paler below. Immature fruit green. Flynn, T.W. 3113 Kauai BISH 1988-08-29
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