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Sideroxylon stevensonii

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Sideroxylon stevensonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Sideroxylon
Species:
S. stevensonii
Binomial name
Sideroxylon stevensonii
(Standl.) Standl. & Steyerm.

Sideroxylon stevensonii is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. 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.

References

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  1. ^ Machuca Machuca, K.; Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S. (2021). "Sideroxylon stevensonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T36062A126293693. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T36062A126293693.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.