Mammea americana
Mamaya, Mami Apple
Other regional names: Mammee +1 more
- Mammee
- Mammee Apple
Also known as: Mammea emarginata Moc. & Sessé ex Choisy +1 more
- Mammea emarginata Moc. & Sessé ex Choisy
- Potamocharis mamei Rottb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Calophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Mammea americana (commonly known as Mamaya or Mami apple) is a tree belonging to the Calophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Caroline Is., Ecuador, El Salvador, Guinea, Society Is., Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Zaïre