Martiusella imperialis is a tropical tree of the family Sapotaceae native to eastern Brazil. It is the sole species in genus Martiusella. It is currently classified as an endangered species. Its fruits were very much appreciated by the first emperor of Brazil, Pedro I and his son Pedro II, who exported specimens of the tree as an offering to various botanical gardens around the world, including Sydney and Lisbon.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Chrysophyllum imperiale 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.
Easily confused with
- Campnosperma auriculatum
- Holigarna grahamii
- Ficus pseudopalma
- Dillenia pentagyna
- Anacardium excelsum
- Litsea garciae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ericales
- Family
- Sapotaceae
- Genus
- Chrysophyllum
- Species
- Chrysophyllum imperiale
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