National Plant Data Center, NRCS, USDA. Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. http://plants.usda.gov
Reference for:
Pouteria
Source:
The PLANTS Database
Acquired:
2000-01-21
Notes:
National Plant Data Center, NRCS, USDA. Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. http://plants.usda.gov
Reference for:
Pouteria
Source:
Sapotaceae of North America Update
Acquired:
2011-03-10
Notes:
Updated for ITIS by the Flora of North America Expertise Network, in connection with an update for USDA PLANTS (2007-2010)
Reference for:
Pouteria
Publication(s):
Pouteria: Geographic Information
Geographic Division:
Jurisdiction/Origin:
Pouteria: Comments
Comment:
Recognition of Planchonella as a genus separate from Pouteria is often dependent on geographical scope and taxonomic approach: recent molecular studies centered mainly on New Caledonia and Australia show Planchonella to be distinct; however, the only morphological difference, the presence or absence of endosperm in the seed, is inconsistent worldwide. There has been no comprehensive revision in Asia of either Pouteria or Planchonella; until this, and a complete molecular phylogeny including all species, are available no definite conclusions can be drawn (T.D. Pennington, pers. com., 02-2013)