Manilkara
Manilkara · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Manilkara, scientifically known as Manilkara, is a versatile genus of evergreen trees renowned for their dense, durable timber and medicinal properties. Widely distributed across tropical regions, various species offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments, digestive issues, and supporting overall systemic health.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ManilkaraDistribution
This plant, known as Manihot, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species is also documented to inhabit the territories of Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, its presence extends into the coastal and inland areas of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant completes its regional range by occurring throughout the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Manilkara has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Pharmaceutical biology
- PeerJ
Preparations
Manilkara has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol sapota fruit extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol sapota fruit extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanol sapota fruit extracts
- Pharmaceutical biology