Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zapota
ID:
236664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 410 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235995

Common Names

  • Maniilkara
  • Zapota
  • Palm Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma mammosa C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Manilkara achras (Mill.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Manilkara breviloba Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara calderonii Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara conzattii Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara gaumeri Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara grisebachii Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara meridionalis Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara meridionalis caribbensis Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara rojasii Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara striata Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara tabogaensis Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkara zapotilla (Jacq.) Gilly [unknown]
  • Manilkariopsis lobulata Lundell [unknown]
  • Manilkariopsis meridionalis (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Manilkariopsis petenensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Manilkariopsis rojasii (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Manilkariopsis striata (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Manilkariopsis tabogaensis (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Mimusops grisebachii Pierre [unknown]
  • Nispero achras (Mill.) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Pouteria mammosa (L.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Achradelpha mammosa O.F.Cook [unknown]
  • Achras breviloba (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras calderonii (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras conzattii (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras coriacea Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras dactylina Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras gaumeri (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras latiloba Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras lobulata (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras lucuma Blanco [unknown]
  • Achras mammosa L. [unknown]
  • Achras meridionalis (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras occidentalis Hort.Cels ex Ten. [unknown]
  • Achras paludosa Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras petenensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras rojasii (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras sapatilla J.Paul & W.Arnold [unknown]
  • Achras sapota L. [unknown]
  • Achras sapota asperrima M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Achras sapota candollei Pierre [unknown]
  • Achras sapota globosa Stokes [unknown]
  • Achras sapota lobata (A.DC.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Achras sapota ovalis Stokes [unknown]
  • Achras sapota pedicellaris Pierre [unknown]
  • Achras sapota sphaerica (A.DC.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Achras striata (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras tabogaensis (Gilly) Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras tainteriana Lundell [unknown]
  • Achras tchicomame Perr. [unknown]
  • Achras verrucosa Stokes [unknown]
  • Achras zapota L. [unknown]
  • Achras zapota zapotilla Jacq. [unknown]
  • Achras zapotilla (Jacq.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Sapota achras Mill. [unknown]
  • Sapota achras lobata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sapota achras sphaerica A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sapota zapotilla (Jacq.) Coville in Saff. [unknown]
  • Vitellaria mammosa Radlk. [unknown]
  • Calocarpum mammosum Pierre [unknown]
  • Calospermum mammosum Pierre [unknown]
  • Achras zapota major Jacq. [unknown]
  • Lucuma zapota (L.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Lucuma sapota anguai Rojas Acosta [unknown]
  • Gambeya mammosa Pierre [unknown]

Description

Manilkara zapota (also called Zapota Manilkara, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is a tree that grows up to 25 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manilkara zapota is used in the production of furniture, plywood, and flooring. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Manilkara zapota 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 zapota is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 40 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in a warm and moist environment. It is also possible to propagate Manilkara zapota through cuttings.

Where to Find Manilkara zapota

Manilkara zapota is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Manilkara zapota FAQ

What is the common name of Manilkara zapota?

Sapodilla

What is the scientific name of Sapodilla?

Manilkara zapota

What is the natural habitat of Manilkara zapota?

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-120271: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.