Manilkara huberi
Manilkara huberi, also known as masaranduba, níspero, and sapotilla, is a fruit bearing plant of the genus "Manilkara" of the family Sapotaceae. Geographical distribution. "Manilkara huberi" is native to large parts of northern South America, Central America and the Antilles, at elevations below above sea level. Description. "Manilkara huberi" is a large tree, reaching heights of . The leaves are oblong, approximately in length, with yellow undersides. The flowers are hermaphroditic; white with 3 sepals. The edible fruit is yellow and ovoid, in diameter, containing one seed (or occasionally two). Uses. The fruit of the "M. huberi" is similar  to the sapodilla and is edible, with excellent flavor popular for use in desserts. "M. huberi" produces an edible latex that can be harvested in a manner similar to the harvesting of the latex of the rubber tree ("Hevea brasiliensis"). The latex dries to an inelastic rubber, which is considered inferior to gutta-percha. The latex from "M. huberi" is sometimes used to make golf ball covers. It is considered a good, but short-lived, cover, requiring frequent recoating, yet it is popular in tournaments. The tree is also used for lumber in Puerto Rico. The wood is red and  very hard, and is popular for use in furniture making, construction, and railway ties. The wood is so dense to the point that it does not float on water, and requires pre-drilling before nailing. The specific gravity of "M. huberi" wood is between 0.85 and 0.95 g/cm. Synonyms. "Manilkara huberi" is also known as: