Sideroxylon stevensonii
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| Sideroxylon stevensonii (Standl.) Standl. & Steyerm.[verification needed]
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Zapote Faisán, Faisán, Pheasant Zapote | |
Sideroxylon stevensonii is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is found in Belize and Guatemala.
The Faisán or Pheasant Zapote is a large tree of the Mopan river region of Belize. It is used primarily for lumber. Latex from this tree is used regionally as a substitute for gum. The chewy fruits are eaten by animals but unpleasant to humans as the pulp syrup binds the lips together and tongue to the roof of the mouth. It is listed on by many international agencies as an endangered species.
Sources
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Sideroxylon stevensonii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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