Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
245341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 75 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244673



Common Names

  • Obovata Mimusops
  • African Mimusops
  • Corkwood Mimusops


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Synonyms

  • Imbricaria obovata Nees ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Mimusops oleifolia N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Mimusops rudatisii Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Mimusops woodii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Mimusops obovata (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 obovata 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

The flower of Mimusops obovata is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimusops obovata 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 obovata

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

Mimusops obovata FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Mimusops obovata?

Mimusops obovata requires warm temperatures, bright light, and high humidity to thrive.

How often should I water Mimusops obovata?

Mimusops obovata should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do I propagate Mimusops obovata?

Mimusops obovata can be propagated by division or by seed.

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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