Chrysophyllum oliviforme, commonly known as the satinleaf,[3] is a medium-sized tree native to Florida, the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and Belize.

This distinctive look makes it a very aesthetically pleasing tree that is commonly used as an ornamental in yards and public spaces.

The satinleaf was one of the many species described by Linnaeus, appearing for the first time in the tenth edition of his Systema Naturae in 1759.

A combined DNA and morphological study of the subfamily Chrysophylloideae found the two main genera, Chrysophyllum and Pouteria, to be highly polyphyletic, and that C. oliviforme is in a clade with other members of the genus.

[5] Individuals of the species are generally shrubs or small trees between 3 and 5 m (9.8 and 16.4 ft) in height, but under good growing conditions they can reach up to 10 meters (33 feet) tall.

The leaves are alternate and are a shiny dark green on top and light brown on the bottom.

The fruit that form are dark purple when ripe and have a gum-like skin that covers an inner whitish flesh.

The seeds are protected by a white fleshy interior surrounded by a rubbery, gum-like covering.

They live in warmer, tropical climates because they do not do well with cold and can be severely damaged by temperatures lower than 0 °C.

[8] Chrysophyllum oliviforme can grow in a variety of soil types, including clay, sand, loam, alkaline or acidic, and well-drained or moist.

It is difficult to carve but good for things such as fence posts, rafters, and other situations where a strong beam is needed.