Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triflora
ID:
236655

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Allemão) Monach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 107 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235986



Common Names

  • Maniilkara
  • Triflora
  • Palm Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mimusops cearensis Huber [unknown]
  • Mimusops glaziovii Raunk. ex Warm. [unknown]
  • Mimusops triflora Allemão [unknown]

Description

Manilkara triflora (also called Triflora 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 triflora 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 triflora 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 triflora is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a medium-growing tree that can reach up to 20 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 triflora through cuttings.

Where to Find Manilkara triflora

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

Manilkara triflora FAQ

What is the common name of Manilkara triflora?

Triflora Birch

What is the scientific name of Triflora Birch?

Manilkara triflora

What is the natural habitat of Manilkara triflora?

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