Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glaucifolia
ID:
377506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Mammea & Ochrocarpos : 12 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376838

Common Names

  • Mammea glaucifolia
  • Grey-leaved Mammea
  • Grey-fruited Mammea

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Synonyms

  • Ochrocarpos glaucifolius H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Mammea glaucifolia (also called Mammee apple, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 meters high. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and dry evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mammea glaucifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mammea glaucifolia are white and fragrant. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammea glaucifolia is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Mammea glaucifolia

Mammea glaucifolia is native to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Mammea glaucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mammea glaucifolia?

Mammea glaucifolia

What is the common name of Mammea glaucifolia?

Mammea

What is the natural habitat of Mammea glaucifolia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Mammea genus

Mammea americana, Mammea africana, Mammea anastomosans, Mammea angustifolia, Mammea aruana, Mammea acuminata, Mammea woodii, Mammea reticulata, Mammea sanguinea, Mammea siamensis, Mammea suriga, Mammea timorensis, Mammea veimauriensis, Mammea papyracea, Mammea ramiflora, Mammea malayana, Mammea grandifolia, Mammea harmandii, Mammea lancilimba, Mammea micrantha, Mammea nervosa, Mammea neurophylla, Mammea papuana, Mammea glaucifolia, Mammea glauca, Mammea congregata, Mammea cordata, Mammea eugenioides, Mammea calophylloides, Mammea bongo, Mammea brevipes, Mammea brevipetiolata, Mammea calciphila, Mammea pseudoprotorhus, Mammea zeereae, Mammea megaphylla, Mammea touriga, Mammea cauliflora, Mammea sessiliflora, Mammea immansueta, Mammea punctata, Mammea sinclairii, Mammea novoguineensis, Mammea odorata, Mammea usambarensis, Mammea yunnanensis,

Species in the Calophyllaceae family

Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2372733: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.