Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
236611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sabine & G.Don) J.H.Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 171 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235942



Common Names

  • Maniilkara
  • Obovata
  • Palm Tree


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Synonyms

  • Kaukenia cuneifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Kaukenia lacera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Kaukenia multinervis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Manilkara angolensis Lecomte ex Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Manilkara argentea Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara cuneifolia Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara dahomeyensis Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara densiflora (Engl.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Manilkara lacera Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara maclaudii Pierre ex Lecomte [unknown]
  • Manilkara multinervis Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara multinervis argentea (Pierre ex Dubard) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Manilkara multinervis atacorensis Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Manilkara multinervis matanou Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Manilkara multinervis schweinfurthii (Baill.) J.H.Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Manilkara propinqua (S.Moore) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Manilkara remotifolia Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara schweinfurthii Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara schweinfurthii chevalieri (Pierre) Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara welwitschii Dubard [unknown]
  • Mimusops angolensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Mimusops atacorensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Mimusops chevalieri Pierre [unknown]
  • Mimusops cuneifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Mimusops densiflora Baker [unknown]
  • Mimusops djalonensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Mimusops lacera Baker [unknown]
  • Mimusops multinervis Baker [unknown]
  • Mimusops propinqua S.Moore [unknown]
  • Mimusops schweinfurthii Engl. [unknown]
  • Mimusops schweinfurthii Baill. [unknown]
  • Mimusops welwitschii Engl. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum holtzii Engl. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum obovatum Sabine [unknown]
  • Manilkara maclaudii membranacea Pierre ex Lecomte [unknown]
  • Manilkara multinervis poissonii Dubard [unknown]
  • Manilkara multinervis lacera (Baker) Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Manilkara obovata 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 obovata 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 obovata 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 obovata

Maniilkara obovata can be found in tropical Africa.

Manilkara obovata FAQ

What is the common name of Manilkara obovata?

Oval-leaved Manilkara

What is the growth rate of Manilkara obovata?

Moderate

What is the soil type for Manilkara obovata?

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-120222: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Joseph Sabine (1770-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabine' in the authors string.
James Hatton Hemsley (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Hemsl.' in the authors string.