Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
245358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 448 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244690



Common Names

  • Penduliflora Mimusops
  • African Mimusops
  • Corkwood Mimusops


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Description

Mimusops penduliflora (also called 'Pendulous-Flowered Mimusops', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimusops penduliflora 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 penduliflora 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 penduliflora 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 penduliflora

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

Mimusops penduliflora FAQ

What is the common name of Mimusops penduliflora?

Weeping Mimusops

What is the natural habitat of Mimusops penduliflora?

Tropical forests

What is the average height of Mimusops penduliflora?

10-15 feet

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-128563: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.