Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boivinii
ID:
236498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 274 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235829

Common Names

  • Maniilkara
  • Boivinii
  • Palm Tree

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Synonyms

  • Manilkara tampoloensis Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Manilkara boivinii (also called Boivin's 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 boivinii is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manilkara boivinii 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 boivinii 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 boivinii

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

Manilkara boivinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manilkara boivinii?

Manilkara boivinii

What is the family of Manilkara boivinii?

Sapotaceae

Where is Manilkara boivinii found?

It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

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,

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