Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
1296782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Mammea & Ochrocarpos : 13 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296120

Common Names

  • Odorous Mammea
  • Odorata Mammea
  • Odorata Mammea Tree

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Description

Mammea odorata (also called Mammee Apple, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows up to 30 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mammea odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower that can be used for decoration. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mammea odorata is white with four petals and many yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammea odorata is a perennial evergreen tree that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will not tolerate wet soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.

Where to Find Mammea odorata

Mammea odorata is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.

Mammea odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mammea odorata?

Mammea odorata

What is the common name of Mammea odorata?

Mammee Apple

What is the natural habitat of Mammea odorata?

Tropical forests

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 tro-7801416: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.