Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
236526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) J.H.Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 510 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235857

Common Names

  • Discolor Manilkara
  • Manilkara Discolor
  • Discolor Sapodilla

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Synonyms

  • Labourdonnaisia discolor Sond. [unknown]
  • Labourdonnaisia sericea Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Mahea natalensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Manilkara altissima (Engl.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Manilkara eickii (Engl.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Manilkara natalensis Dubard [unknown]
  • Mimusops altissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Mimusops buchananii Engl. [unknown]
  • Mimusops discolor Baill. [unknown]
  • Mimusops eickii Engl. [unknown]
  • Mimusops natalensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Muriea discolor Hartog. [unknown]
  • Eichleria discolor M.M.Hartog [unknown]
  • Mimusops discolor (Sond.) Hartog [unknown]

Description

Manilkara discolor (also called 'discolored sapodilla', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist soils and in open or closed forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maniilkara discolor has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manilkara discolor is a tropical tree that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Manilkara discolor

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

Manilkara discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manilkara discolor?

Manilkara discolor

What is the common name of Manilkara discolor?

Discolored Manilkara

What is the natural habitat of Manilkara discolor?

Tropical rainforests of Central 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-120145: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
James Hatton Hemsley (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Hemsl.' in the authors string.