Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elengi
ID:
245245

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 349 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244577



Common Names

  • Mimusops elengi
  • Elengi
  • Elengi Mimusops


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Synonyms

  • Imbricaria perroudii Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Kaukenia elengi (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Kaukenia javensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Kaukenia timorensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Manilkara parvifolia Dubard [unknown]
  • Mimusops elengi parvifolia (R.Br.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Mimusops erythroxylon Llanos ex Fern.-Vill. [unknown]
  • Mimusops javensis Burck [unknown]
  • Mimusops latericia Elmer [unknown]
  • Mimusops lucida Poir. [unknown]
  • Mimusops parvifolia R.Br. [unknown]
  • Mimusops timorensis Burck [unknown]
  • Diospyros longipes Hiern [unknown]

Description

Mimusops elengi (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 elengi is used to make traditional medicines, as well as for its edible fruits and ornamental value. 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 elengi 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 elengi 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 elengi

Mimusops elengi is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Mimusops elengi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimusops elengi?

Mimusops elengi

What is the natural habitat of Mimusops elengi?

Tropical rainforests in Madagascar

What is the average size of Mimusops elengi?

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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