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Sapodilla

Manilkara zapota

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (India, Maldives, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Manilkara zapota (Sapodilla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapodilla

French sapotier

German Breiapfelbaum

Portuguese sapoti

Similar Species in Manilkara

Manilkara nicholsonii

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapodilla?

The scientific name of Sapodilla is Manilkara zapota. It belongs to the genus Manilkara.

Where does Sapodilla live?

Sapodilla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (India, Maldives, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau.

What family does Sapodilla belong to?

Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) belongs to the genus Manilkara, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapotaceae.

What kingdom does Sapodilla belong to?

Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Sapodilla?

The closest relatives of Sapodilla in the genus Manilkara include Forest Milkberry, Pondo Milkberry.