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mamey

Mammea americana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Mammea americana (mamey)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abricó

French abricot-des-antilles

German Mammiapfel

Portuguese abricó

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Flowering Plants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mamey?

The scientific name of mamey is Mammea americana. It belongs to the genus Mammea.

Where does mamey live?

mamey is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, India, Taiwan.

What family does mamey belong to?

mamey (Mammea americana) belongs to the genus Mammea, which is part of the taxonomic family Calophyllaceae.

What kingdom does mamey belong to?

mamey (Mammea americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Mammea — 1 Species

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mamey

Mammea americana

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Data verified March 2026

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