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Velvet Apple

July 20, 2025

Velvet Apple

July 20, 2025

Common Name

Star apple

Origin

Caribbean, Central America, northern South America (e.g. Puerto Rico, Venezuela); now cultivated tropically

Scientific Name

Chrysophyllum cainito

Plant Family

Sapotaceae
Evergreen tree ~10–20 m, glossy elliptic leaves, bell-shaped lavender/purple fruits ~5 cm diameter, tree named for star‑shaped pulp pattern. Fruit sweet, used fresh or juice. Known medicinally in folk use.