Manilkara

Manilkara, previously known as Sapota, are plants in the family of :Sapotaceae. They are commonly known as Manilkara trees. An important species is Manilkara Chicle, a tree used to make chewing gum. Manilkara zapota is known as the common Sapodilla. Leaves form distinct rosettes at the ends of branches and short lateral shoots, obovate, leathery, glossy green above, paler below. Flowers are greenish-yellow, in small clusters under the new leaves. https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=143820 | Zimbabwe Flora

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Category:Sapotaceae