Mimusops afra
Also known as: Binectaria Forssk. +5 more
- Binectaria Forssk.
- Elengi Adans.
- Imbricaria Comm. ex Juss.
- Kaukenia Kuntze
- Phlebolithis Gaertn.
- Radia Noronha
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Mimusops afra is a tree within the Sapotaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Puerto Rico