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Spanish cherry

Mimusops elengi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Maldives, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Ericales (ツツジ目)
Family
Sapotaceae
Genus
Mimusops
Species
Mimusops elengi (Spanish cherry)

Names in Other Languages

French marouc
Hindi Maulsari

Similar Species in Mimusops

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coastal red milkwood
Mimusops caffra
Least Concern
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Mimusops
Mimusops coriacea
Least Concern
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red milkwood
Mimusops obovata
Least Concern
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Transvaal red milkwood
Mimusops zeyheri
Least Concern
View all species in Mimusops →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spanish cherry?
The scientific name of Spanish cherry is Mimusops elengi. It belongs to the genus Mimusops.
What is the conservation status of Spanish cherry?
Spanish cherry (Mimusops elengi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spanish cherry live?
Spanish cherry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Maldives, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Maldives, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Spanish cherry belong to?
Spanish cherry (Mimusops elengi) belongs to the genus Mimusops, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapotaceae.
Is Spanish cherry endangered?
No, Spanish cherry (Mimusops elengi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spanish cherry belong to?
Spanish cherry (Mimusops elengi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Spanish cherry?
The closest relatives of Spanish cherry in the genus Mimusops include coastal red milkwood, Mimusops, red milkwood, Transvaal red milkwood.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Mimusops — 5 Species

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coastal red milkwood
Mimusops caffra
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Mimusops
Mimusops coriacea
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red milkwood
Mimusops obovata
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Transvaal red milkwood
Mimusops zeyheri
LC
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Spanish cherry
Mimusops elengi
LC
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