Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antorakensis
ID:
245159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 389 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244491



Common Names

  • Mimusops antorakensis
  • Antorakensis
  • Antorakensis Mimusops


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Description

Mimusops antorakensis (also called Red Milkwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Madagascar and the Comoros. It grows up to 15 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 20 cm long and 6 cm wide. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mimusops antorakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimusops antorakensis has white, fragrant flowers with yellow or orange centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimusops antorakensis is a species of tree native to Madagascar. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mimusops antorakensis

Mimusops antorakensis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Mimusops antorakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimusops antorakensis?

Mimusops antorakensis

What is the natural habitat of Mimusops antorakensis?

Tropical rainforests in Madagascar

What is the average size of Mimusops antorakensis?

Up to 12 meters in height

Species in the Mimusops genus

Mimusops acutifolia, Mimusops aedificatoria, Mimusops andamanensis, Mimusops andongensis, Mimusops angel, Mimusops ankaibeensis, Mimusops antongilensis, Mimusops antorakensis, Mimusops antsiranensis, Mimusops bagshawei, Mimusops balata, Mimusops caffra, Mimusops capuronii, Mimusops comorensis, Mimusops coriacea, Mimusops dodensis, Mimusops ebolowensis, Mimusops elengi, Mimusops erythroxylon, Mimusops giorgii, Mimusops kummel, Mimusops laurifolia, Mimusops lecomtei, Mimusops lohindri, Mimusops longipedicellata, Mimusops mayumbensis, Mimusops membranacea, Mimusops mildbraedii, Mimusops ngembe, Mimusops nossibeensis, Mimusops oblongifolia, Mimusops obovata, Mimusops obtusifolia, Mimusops occidentalis, Mimusops penduliflora, Mimusops perrieri, Mimusops petiolaris, Mimusops riparia, Mimusops sambiranensis, Mimusops sechellarum, Mimusops somalensis, Mimusops voalela, Mimusops zeyheri, Mimusops zeylanica,

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,

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