Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidentata
ID:
236494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 12: 270 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235825

Common Names

  • Maniilkara
  • Bidentata
  • Palm Tree

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Synonyms

  • Manilkara bidentata cruegeri (Pierre) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Mimusops balata Crueg. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mimusops balata sieberi (A.DC.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Mimusops bidentata A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Manilkara bidentata (also called Two-Toothed Manilkara, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manilkara bidentata is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Manilkara bidentata sub. bidentata
Manilkara bidentata sub. surinamensis (Miq.) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manilkara bidentata has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manilkara bidentata is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Manilkara bidentata

Manilkara bidentata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Manilkara bidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manilkara bidentata?

Manilkara bidentata

What is the common name of Manilkara bidentata?

Two-toothed Manilkara

What is the natural habitat of Manilkara bidentata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Manilkara genus

Manilkara adolfi-friederici, Manilkara bequaertii, Manilkara bidentata, Manilkara boivinii, Manilkara bolivarensis, Manilkara butugi, Manilkara capuronii, Manilkara casteelsii, Manilkara cavalcantei, Manilkara celebica, Manilkara chicle, Manilkara concolor, Manilkara dardanoi, Manilkara dawei, Manilkara decrescens, Manilkara discolor, Manilkara dissecta, Manilkara doeringii, Manilkara dukensis, Manilkara elata, Manilkara excelsa, Manilkara excisa, Manilkara fasciculata, Manilkara fischeri, Manilkara fouilloyana, Manilkara frondosa, Manilkara gonavensis, Manilkara hexandra, Manilkara hoshinoi, Manilkara huberi, Manilkara ilendensis, Manilkara inundata, Manilkara jaimiqui, Manilkara kanosiensis, Manilkara kauki, Manilkara koechlinii, Manilkara kribensis, Manilkara kurziana, Manilkara le-testui, Manilkara letouzei, Manilkara littoralis, Manilkara longifolia, Manilkara longistyla, Manilkara mabokeensis, Manilkara maxima, Manilkara mayarensis, Manilkara microphylla, Manilkara mochisia, Manilkara multifida, Manilkara nicholsonii,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-120114: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.