Star Apple (Engl.)

Chrysophyllum cainito L.

Skin

erect tree Height: 15 m or more Leaves: Its mature leaves are oblong-elliptic, slightly leathery, dark-green, glossy on the upper surface, and soft golden-brown hairs beneath (1) Flowers: flowers are greenish-yellow, yellow, purplish-white (1) Fruits: fruits are green, smooth, shiny, round, oblate, or ellipsoid that turns green, green-tinged with brown or violet depending on the cultivar; when the fruit is cross-sectioned, it reveals a star-shaped soft, juicy, sweet pulp (1). Ready to pick or harvest when ripens.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Diarrhea (LBM) and dehydration. Preparation: Boil the leaves with the leaves of mangga and mansanitas.. Part used: Leaves | Vomiting. Preparation: Boil the leaves. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Boil the leaves with the leaves of mangga and mansanitas. | Boil the leaves

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Cultivated

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum cainito L.
Local Name: Star Apple (Engl.)
Family: Sapotaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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