SAPOTACEAE

Baksh-Comeau, Yasmin S., Maharaj, Shobha S., Adams, Dennis, Harris, Stephen A., Filer, Denis L. & Hawthorne, William D., 2016, An annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Trinidad and Tobago with analysis of vegetation types and botanical ‘ hotspots’, Phytotaxa 250 (1), pp. 448-450 : 448-450

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Chrysophyllum albidum G.Don, Gen. Syst. View in CoL 4: 32 (1837) Exotic.

Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq. subsp. argenteum, Enum. Syst. Pl. View in CoL 15 (1760) Common name: Broad-Leaf Wild Kaimit, Wild Caimite, Wild Kaimit. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Evergreen and semi-evergreen seasonal forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Aripo Heights; Biche-Poole; Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Grande Riviere-Matelot View in CoL ; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Maracas-Tucuche; Matura-Salybia; NW Peninsular Corner; North Central Coast; P.O.S.-Santa Cruz; Princes Town; Rampanalgas-Toco; Rio Claro-Mayaro; SW Erin-Guapo; SW Icacos-Cedros; Southern Watershed; Tabaquite-Brickfield; Trinity Hills; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 10% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 43% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 22% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Easterfield, Broadway 4411 (BM, F, MO, NY, US); Belmont, Broadway 3991 (BM, K); Castara-Parlatuvier Road, Sandwith 1881 (K). TRINIDAD: Diego Martin, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN); Maraval, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN); Laventille, Crueger s.n. (K); Maracas, Crueger 246 (K), Hart s.n. (TRIN 660); Oropuche, Hart s.n. (TRIN 2199); Tamana, Marshall s.n. (TRIN 12312); Southern Watershed Reserve, Russell s.n. (TRIN 12414, TRIN 12471, TRIN 12682). Global range: Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Central, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay.

Chrysophyllum cainito View in CoL L., Sp. Pl. 1: 192 (1753) Common Name: Caimet, Star Apple. Exotic.

Madhuca latifolia View in CoL (L.) J.F.Macbr., Contr. Gray Herb. View in CoL 53: 18 (1918) Syn: Madhuca latifolia (Roxb.) J.F.Macbr. Exotic. View in CoL

Manilkara bidentata (A.DC.) A.Chev. subsp. bidentata, Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. View in CoL 12: 270 (1932) Syn: Mimusops balata Crueg. ex Griseb. View in CoL ; Mimusops balata Crueg. ex Griseb. View in CoL var. cruegeri Pierre ; Mimusops bidentata View in CoL A.DC. Common Name: Balata, Berry, Bullet Tree, Bullet Wood. Habit View in CoL : Tree. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: E Coast; NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima Valley; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Aripo Heights; Biche-Poole; Brasso Seco; Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Cumaca; Grande Riviere-Matelot View in CoL ; Longdenville-Talparo; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Maracas-Tucuche; Matura-Salybia; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; NW Peninsular Corner; Nariva; North Central Coast; Point Radix; Princes Town; Rampanalgas-Toco; Rio Claro-Mayaro; SW Erin-Guapo; Southern Watershed; Tabaquite-Brickfield; Trinity Hills; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. NEL Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 50% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 57% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 47% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 10% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 29% RBS samples; Vegnum 12: 33% RBS samples); Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Circular Road, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2200); Maracas Road, Broadway 6973 (BM); Aripo Heights Road, Philcox et al. 7393 (K); Rio Claro, Marshall s.n. (TRIN 11599). Global range: Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Manilkara zapota View in CoL (L.) P.Royen, Blumea 7: 410 (1953) Syn: Sapota View in CoL achras Mill. Common Name: Sapodilla, Sapotee. Exotic.

Micropholis guyanensis (A.DC.) Pierre subsp. guyanensis View in CoL , Notes Bot. Sapot. 40 (1891) Syn: Micropholis View in CoL

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Phytotaxa 250 (1) © 2016 Magnolia Press • 405 cruegeriana Pierre ; Micropholis guyanensis (A.DC.) Pierre Common Name: Caimet, Wild Caimet. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Evergreen, semi-evergreen seasonal and lower montane and montane forests, xerophytic forest. IUCN: NE. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Guanapo-Chaguaramal; Maracas-Tucuche; Matura-Salybia; North Central Coast; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 38% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 38% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Without locality, Beard 111 (MO). TRINIDAD: Morne Catherine, Adams 14639 (TRIN); Maracas, Crueger 250 (K); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Marshall s.n. (TRIN 12820, TRIN 12962). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles), Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Mimusops elengi View in CoL L., Sp. Pl. 1: 349 (1753) Exotic.

Pouteria coriacea (Pierre) Pierre, Symb. Antill. View in CoL 5: 109 (1904) Syn: Chrysophyllum minutiflorum Britton View in CoL ; Pouteria minutiflora (Britton) Sandwith Common View in CoL name: Coco Macaque, Mal Balata, Monkey Balata. Habit : Tree. Habitat: Montane and low land forests and savanna. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima Valley; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Aripo Heights; Biche-Poole; Brasso Seco; Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Cumaca; Grande Riviere-Matelot View in CoL ; Longdenville-Talparo; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Maracas-Tucuche; Matura-Salybia; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Princes Town; Rampanalgas-Toco; Rio Claro-Mayaro; SW Erin-Guapo; SW Icacos-Cedros; Trinity Hills; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. PSP Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 41% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 32% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples); Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maracas, Crueger 247 (K, TRIN 652); Yarra River, Swabey s.n. (K, TRIN 12908); Maraval, Baptiste s.n. (TRIN 4474); Mt. St. Benedict, Cheesman 225 (K, TRIN 13456); Arima, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN 8317); Arima, Britton, Britton & Brown 2403 (GH, K, NY, TRIN 11307, US); Guanapo Heights Road, Philcox & Kalloo 7300 (K); Arena Reserve, Brooks s.n. (K, TRIN 12329); Southern Watershed Reserve, Russell s.n. (K, TRIN 12466); Irois, Crueger 156 (GOET). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador.

Pouteria guianensis Aubl., Hist. Pl. Guiane View in CoL 1: 86 (1775) Syn: Lucuma hartii Hemsl. View in CoL ; Pouteria hartii (Hemsl.) Dubard View in CoL ; Pouteria caimito sensu Hill & Sandwith Common View in CoL name: Contrevent, Wild Sapote, Yellow Star Apple. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Evergreen seasonal forest, frequent to occasional in lower montane forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 10% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Morne Pierre, Marshall s.n. (K, TRIN 12699); North Post Road, Britton et al. 781 (NY, US); Maraval, Hart s.n. (K, TRIN 4324); St. Anns, Devenish s.n. (TRIN 3027); Arima, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN); Moruga, Hart s.n. (TRIN 6800). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Pouteria multiflora View in CoL (A.DC.) Eyma, Rec. Trav. Bot. Neerl. 33: 164 (1936) Syn: Lucuma multiflora View in CoL A.DC. Common name: Pain d’Epice, Penny Piece. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Secondary forest, evergreen seasonal and seasonal montane forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima Valley; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Central Range; Grande Riviere-Matelot View in CoL ; Longdenville-Talparo; Maracas-Tucuche; Matura-Salybia; Nariva; North Central Coast; Rampanalgas-Toco; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. PSP Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre; Rio Claro-Mayaro. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 16% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 10% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maraval, Baptiste s.n. (TRIN 5858); Coblentz, Hart s.n. (K, NY, TRIN 4470); Arima, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN); Orosco Road, Philcox & Kalloo 7010 (K); Guapo, sine coll. (TRIN 6961). Global range: Bermuda, Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Pouteria pallida (C.F. Gaertn.) Baehni, Candollea View in CoL 9: 352 (1942) Syn: Lucuma pallida C.F. Gaertn. Habit View in CoL : Tree. Habitat: Moist lowland forest. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Monos. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles.

Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.Moore & Stearn View in CoL , Taxon 16: 383 (1967) Syn: Achradelpha mammosa View in CoL (L.) O.F.Cook;

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Achras mammosa L.; Achras zapota L.; Calocarpum mammosum (L.) Pierre Common Name: Mamee Sapote, Sapote, Shapot. Exotic.

Pradosia beardii (Monach.) T.D.Penn., Fl. Neotr. Monogr. View in CoL 52: 665 (1990) Syn: Chrysophyllum beardii Common View in CoL name: Valencia Redbark. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Marsh forest and in semi-evergreen seasonal forest; palm islands in savanna. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Aripo Heights. MAT Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Grande Riviere-Matelot View in CoL ; Matura-Salybia. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Beard 341 (K, MO). Global range: Venezuela, Guyana.

Pradosia caracasana (Pittier) T.D.Penn., Fl. Neotr. Monogr. View in CoL 52: 668 (1990) Common Name: Acoma Topee, Coopey, Topee. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Forests. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Swabey & Marshall s.n. (K, TRIN 12683). Global range: Venezuela.

Pradosia grisebachii (Pierre) T.D.Penn., Fl. Neotr. Monogr. View in CoL 52: 655 (1990) Syn: Ecclinusa grisebachii Pierre Common Name View in CoL : Sapot. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Secondary forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima Valley; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Grande Riviere-Matelot View in CoL ; Maracas-Tucuche; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Southern Watershed; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 6% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Guanapo, Mohepath s.n. (BM, TRIN). Global range: Venezuela.

Sideroxylon capiri (A.DC.) Pittier subsp. tempisque (Pittier) T.D.Penn., Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. View in CoL 52: 158 (1990) Habit: Tree. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Without locality, Tuley s.n. (K, TRIN 15265). TRINIDAD: San Fernando Hill, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 7625, NY). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America.

Sideroxylon foetidissimum Jacq. subsp. foetidissimum, Enum. Syst. Pl. View in CoL 15 (1760) Syn: Sideroxylon domingense Urban View in CoL ; Sideroxylon foetidissimum Jacq. var. quadriloculare (Pierre) Dubard View in CoL ; Sideroxylon quadriloculare Pierre Common Name View in CoL : Acoma, Iron Wood, Mastic. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Forest. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. PSP Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Rampanalgas-Toco; Rio Claro-Mayaro; Southern Watershed. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Chelsea, Broadway 3143 (BM). TRINIDAD: Carrera Island, Broadway 7002 (BM). Global range: Widespread across the Caribbean.

Sideroxylon obtusifolium (Roem. & Schult.) T.D.Penn. ssp. buxifolium (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) T.D.Penn., Fl. Neotr. Monogr. View in CoL 52: 113 (1990) Syn: Bumelia buxifolia Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. View in CoL ; Bumelia cruegeri Griseb. Common View in CoL name: Black Agouti. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Littoral woodland. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: E Coast; TRINIDAD: Chacachacare. RBS Vegetation Classes: Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 6: 30% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Chacachacare Island, Crueger 248 (TRIN 658), Humphries 413 (TRIN 13707), Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 14680), Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 14894), Kalloo B1158 (TRIN 29384), Comeau 1375 (TRIN 32229); Monos Island, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2197); Pointe Gourde, Broadway 8085 (BM), Baker & Simmonds (TRIN 14894, K); Gasparee Island, Britton & Broadway (TRIN 9643). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela.

Sideroxylon persimile (Hemsl.) T.D.Penn. subsp. persimile (Hemsl.) T.D.Penn., Fl. Neotr. Monogr. View in CoL 52: 100 (1990) Syn: Bumelia grisebachii Pierre Common Name View in CoL : Acoma Piquant, Cockspur, Cockspur Acoma. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Evergreen and semi-evergreen seasonal forests; in drier areas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Princes Town; Southern Watershed; Tabaquite-Brickfield; Trinity Hills. PSP Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Rio Claro-Mayaro; Southern Watershed. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 7% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Brasso- Tamana Road, Russell s.n. (K, TRIN 12272), Marshall s.n. (TRIN 12276, TRIN 12297); Moruga, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8200). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Colombia.

Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell, Bell Pharm. J. Trans. View in CoL 11: 445 (1852) Exotic. SCROPHULARIACEAE View in CoL

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Buddleja indica Lam., Encycl. 1: 513 (1785) Exotic.

Buddleja variabilis Hemsl., J. Linn. Soc. Bot. View in CoL 26: 120 (1889) Exotic.