Manilkara Zapota
Manilkara zapota
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Genus:
- Manilkara
- Species:
- Manilkara zapota
- USDA Symbol:
- SAZA
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Dichrorampha sapodilla, Zamagiria laidion
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate readily; viability is short-lived. Seeds should be planted soon after extraction from fruit.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI