Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samoensis
ID:
236631

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam & B.Meeuse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Blumea 4: 338 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235962

Common Names

  • Maniilkara
  • Samoensis
  • Palm Tree

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Manilkara samoensis 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 flower of Manilkara samoensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, dark green shoot with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manilkara samoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Manilkara samoensis

Manihkara samoensis is native to Samoa.

Manilkara samoensis FAQ

What is the common name of Manilkara samoensis?

Samoan Birch

What is the scientific name of Samoan Birch?

Manilkara samoensis

What is the natural habitat of Manilkara samoensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-120240: 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.