Biology:Mimusops coriacea
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Short description: Species of plant
| Mimusops coriacea | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Mimusops |
| Species: | M. coriacea
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| Mimusops coriacea (A.DC.) Miq.[2]
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Mimusops coriacea, the monkey's apple,[3] is a plant in the family Sapotaceae, native to Madagascar and the Comoros.[4]
Description
Mimusops coriacea is a tropical evergreen fruit-bearing shrub growing up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. The bole can be up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. The round, bright yellow edible fruits range around 6–8 cm (2–3 in) wide.[5]
Distribution and habitat
Mimusops coriacea is native to Madagascar and the Comoros, where it is found in seaside sand dunes as well as in shoreline forests. It is also cultivated in botanical gardens for ornamental purposes.[4] It has been introduced to other Indian Ocean islands including Mauritius, Seychelles, Réunion and the Chagos Archipelago.[2]
References
- ↑ Gautier, L. (2021). "Mimusops coriacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T151515702A161694877.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/151515702/161694877. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Mimusops coriacea (A.DC.) Miq." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/787885-1.
- ↑ "Mimusops coriacea (Monkey’s Apple)". Flora of the Southeastern United States. North Carolina Botanical Garden. https://fsus.ncbg.unc.edu/cust/2022/main.php?pg=show-taxon-detail.php&taxonid=32848.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Mimusops coriacea - Useful Tropical Plants". https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Mimusops+coriacea.
- ↑ "Biodiversity Heritage Library". https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/.
Wikidata ☰ Q9561322 entry
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