Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ebolowensis
ID:
245240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 396 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244572



Common Names

  • Mimusops ebolowensis
  • Ebolowensis
  • Ebolowensis Mimusops


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Description

Mimusops ebolowensis (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 ebolowensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and to make traditional medicines. The bark is used to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. The flowers are also used in traditional medicines and the leaves are used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimusops ebolowensis 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 ebolowensis is a species of flowering tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It prefers warm temperatures and bright light, but can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Mimusops ebolowensis

Mimusops ebolowensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Ethiopia.

Mimusops ebolowensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimusops ebolowensis?

Mimusops ebolowensis

What is the natural habitat of Mimusops ebolowensis?

Tropical rainforests in Madagascar

What is the average size of Mimusops ebolowensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-128457: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.