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Manilkara roxburghiana

Manilkara roxburghiana (Wight) Dubard
Manilkara roxburghiana
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Manilkara roxburghiana is a species in the genus Manilkara, belonging to the family Sapotaceae. It is native to India and was first described in 1915 by Dubard, based on earlier work by Wight.

Description

Manilkara roxburghiana is a member of the Sapotaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the sapote family. It is found in the Indian subcontinent and is part of the genus Manilkara, which includes several species of trees known for their latex-producing properties. The species was formally published in 1915 by Dubard, who recognized and named it based on prior taxonomic work by Wight. This species contributes to the biodiversity of the region and is part of the broader ecological and botanical context of the Sapotaceae family in India.

Distribution

India

Synonyms

Kaukenia roxburghianaMimusops roxburghiana

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