Gayella valparadisaea is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is the sole species in genus Gayella. It is a tree or shrub endemic to the coastal areas of central Chile. It was previously considered to be a member of the genus Pouteria before genetic analysis justified its classification as a separate, monotypic genus. Due to ongoing habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as lack of living seed dispersers, this species is classified as Endangered. It produces an edible fruit similar to that of lúcuma fruit. Common names for this species include "lúcumo silvestre" and "palo colorado".
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Chilean lucumo being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ericales
- Family
- Sapotaceae
- Genus
- Gayella
- Species
- Gayella valparadisaea
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