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Gayella
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Gayella valparadisaea (called lúcumo silvestre or palo colorado) is a rare, evergreen tree or shrub from coastal central Chile, the only species in its genus. It is listed as Endangered in the wild, so it is seldom grown and is best sourced from specialist nurseries.
Gayella valparadisaea is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is the sole species in genus Gayella. It is a tree or shrub endemic to the coastal areas of central Chile. It was previously considered to be a member of the genus Pouteria before genetic analysis justified its classification as a separate, monotypic genus. Due to ongoing habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as lack of living seed dispersers, this species is classified as Endangered. It produces an edible fruit similar to that of lúcuma fruit. Common names for this species include "lúcumo silvestre" and "palo colorado".
This species is a narrow endemic with remaining populations limited to coastal, central Chile, particularly the provinces of Choapa and San Antonio. The largest existing natural population is around the town of Los Molles.
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