Plant Family Sapotaceae

Mahua (Madhuca longifolia)

Mahua Madhuca longifolia live plant

Introduction Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) is a long-lived multipurpose tree of the family Sapotaceae, renowned for its abundant, nectar-rich flowers and oil-rich seeds that support food systems, traditional industries, and rural economies. Native to the Indian subcontinent, extending from Nepal, India,…

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Chikoo (Manilkara zapota)

Chikoo Manilkara zapota Plant and Fruit

Introduction Chikoo, scientifically known as Manilkara zapota, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to southern Mexico and Central America. It is distinguished by its sweet, brown, berry-like fruits and its production of chicle, a natural…

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