Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
245425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 12: 135 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244757



Common Names

  • Zeylanica Mimusops
  • African Mimusops
  • Corkwood Mimusops


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Description

Mimusops zeylanica (also called Ceylon Mimusops, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its bark is grey-brown in colour. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in areas with an average annual rainfall of 500-1000 mm.

Uses & Benefits

Mimusops zeylanica 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 zeylanica 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 zeylanica is a species of flowering tree native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 10 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Mimusops zeylanica

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

Mimusops zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimusops zeylanica?

Mimusops zeylanica

What is the common name of Mimusops zeylanica?

Ceylon Mimusops

What is the native range of Mimusops zeylanica?

Sri Lanka

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,