Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lososiana
ID:
797311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kenfack & Ewango

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 609 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796644



Common Names

  • Manilkara lososiana
  • Lososian Manilkara
  • Lososiana Manilkara


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Description

Manilkara lososiana (also called White Milkwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, riverine forest, and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Manilkara lososiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and balconies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manilkara lososiana has white flowers with yellow centers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manilkara lososiana can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Manilkara lososiana

Manilkara lososiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central America, including Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.

Manilkara lososiana FAQ

What are the best growing conditions for Manilkara lososiana?

Manilkara lososiana prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Manilkara lososiana be watered?

Manilkara lososiana should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

How do you propagate Manilkara lososiana?

Manilkara lososiana can be propagated by cuttings or division.

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-335179: Based on the initial data import
Corneille Ewango: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewango' in the authors string.
David Kenfack (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenfack' in the authors string.