Manilkara chicle
Manilkara chicle (Pittier) Gilly
Manilkara chicle is a tropical evergreen tree found in Mexico and Central America, from Veracruz in Mexico to Atlántico in Colombia. It is a member of the Sapotaceae family and is known for producing chicle, a natural gum historically used in chewing gum and other products. The species was published in 1943 under the authorship of Gilly.
Description
Manilkara chicle, a member of the Sapotaceae family, is distributed across several regions including Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panamá. The tree is notable for its production of chicle, a natural gum that has been traditionally used in the manufacture of chewing gum and other commercial products. This species was first described in 1943 by Gilly.
Distribution
Atlántico, Chocó, Magdalena, Sucre · Global · Belize · Colombia · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua · Panamá
Synonyms
Manilkara calcicolaManilkara calcicola var. colombianaMopania calcicolaMopania chicleAchras calcicolaAchras chicle
