Manilkara zapota
Sapodilla
Manilkara zapota, commonly known as sapodilla, is a versatile tropical evergreen prized for its sweet, malty fruit. Beyond its culinary appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, often utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties, offering a natural approach to supporting holistic wellness and health.
- Scientific name: Manilkara zapota
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is further categorized into the family Sapotaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Manilkara.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Manilkara | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Manilkara zapota, is known by various common names across different languages and regions. In French, it is referred to as the sapotiillier, while in German, it is called the Breiapfelbaum. In Russian, the plant is known as Саподилла, and it holds the name ચીકુ in Gujarati. Additionally, in Chinese, it is commonly called 人心果.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | sapotillier | Wikidata |
| de | Breiapfelbaum | Wikidata |
| ru | Саподилла | Wikidata |
| gu | ચીકુ | Wikidata |
| zh | 人心果 | Wikidata |
| vi | hồng xiêm | Wikidata |
| ca | sapote | Wikidata |
| ar | سبوتة مألوفة | Wikidata |
| lbe | Саподилла | Wikidata |
| id | Sawo manila | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct tropical regions across the globe. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Its range extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of Bangladesh. Within the Indo-China region, the species can be found inhabiting both the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Finally, its distribution reaches the Southwestern Pacific, where it is located in Vanuatu.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Manilkara zapota or sapodilla, utilizes various parts for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. The thick, leathery leaves are often studied for their potential antioxidant properties and bioactive compounds. Within the fruit, the sweet and creamy fruit pulp is highly valued for its energy-boosting nutrients and digestive benefits. Additionally, the hard seeds, while typically not consumed directly, contain tannins and other chemical constituents that are of interest in pharmacological research.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit pulp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Manilkara zapota has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DPPH, MYR, aldehydes, cardiac glycosides, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DPPH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MYR | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldehydes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Manilkara zapota has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antipyretic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Manilkara zapota has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Bacillus subtilis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhimurium.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |