title: Chrysophyllum splendens
text: # Chrysophyllum splendens
  
  Chrysophyllum splendens is a plant in the family Sapotaceae, native to Brazil.
  
  ## Description
  
  Chrysophyllum splendens grows as a shrub or tree up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. The trunk has a diameter up to 50 cm (20 in). The timber is locally used in construction and for furniture.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Chrysophyllum splendens is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Pernambuco. Its habitat is in hilly rainforest, at altitudes to 100 m (300 ft).
  
  