Contains 2 genera and 2 accepted taxa overall.
This family is completely databased for all specimens.
Characteristics
CHRYSOBALANACEAE
Dicot
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Classification
MALPIGHIALES
CHRYSOBALANACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysobalanus | COCO PLUM | 1 | ||
| Geobalanus | GOPHER APPLE | 1 |
Identification Key
1. Shrubs to small trees, usually 1-6 m tall when mature; leaf blade length 1.2-1.5 times width; inflorescence axillary; filaments densely hairy at the base; endocarp longitudinally ribbed
1. Suffruticose plants usually <50 cm tall when mature, rarely to 1.6 m tall; leaf blade length 2.5-3.5 times width; inflorescence terminal; filaments glabrous; endocarp not longitudinally ribbed