Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
satin leaf
Chrysophyllum oliviforme

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Other names:caimitillo; Chrysophyllum monopyrenum
Description: Tree 12-30' high; with alternate, shiny ovate leaves 1.5-3" long having copper-colored hairs on the undersides; clusters of 1/4" white flowers along stems; and elliptic 3/4" dark purple berries with one large seed inside.
Risk areas: Low-elevation moist forests

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