Mimusops obovata
Red Milkwood
Also known as: Imbricaria obovata (Sond.) Nees ex Harv. +3 more
- Imbricaria obovata (Sond.) Nees ex Harv.
- Mimusops oleifolia N.E.Br.
- Mimusops rudatisii Engl. & K.Krause
- Mimusops woodii Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in Africa, Mimusops obovata (commonly known as Red Milkwood) is a tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family. 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, Northern Provinces, Swaziland