Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurziana
ID:
236570

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam & B.Meeuse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Blumea 4: 342 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235901

Common Names

  • Kurziana Manilkara
  • Manilkara Kurziana
  • Kurziana Sapodilla

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Synonyms

  • Kaukenia parvifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mimusops parvifolia Kurz [unknown]

Description

Manilkara kurziana (also called ‘Red Star Apple’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It is found in lowland tropical rainforest, montane rainforest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Manilkara kurziana has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a source of timber and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Manilkara kurziana are small, white and fragrant, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manilkara kurziana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Manilkara kurziana

Maniilkara kurziana can be found in tropical Africa.

Manilkara kurziana FAQ

What is the common name of Manilkara kurziana?

Kurz's Manilkara

What is the growth rate of Manilkara kurziana?

Moderate

What is the soil type for Manilkara kurziana?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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-120185: Based on the initial data import
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.
Bastiaan Jacob Dirk Meeuse (1916-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Meeuse' in the authors string.