Micropholis rugosa

Micropholis rugosa is part of the Sapotaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the sapote family. The species is native to Jamaica and has a global distribution. It was formally published in 1891 under the authorship of (Sw.) Pierre. The genus Micropholis includes several species of trees and shrubs, many of which are found in tropical regions. As with other members of the Sapotaceae, Micropholis rugosa likely exhibits characteristics typical of the family, such as leathery leaves and milky sap.