Manilkara decrescens Live Plant

A plant species belonging to the Sapotaceae family is called Manilkara decrescens. It is indigenous to Brazil, where habitat loss is a problem. It is a tree or shrub that primarily grows in the Wet Tropical biome and is evergreen (s) Rarely is the tree taken from the wild for its edible fruit or for use in traditional medicine. Fruits are often consumed raw, and they are 25mm in diameter and vivid orange to red. Its pulp is juicy and mildly sweet.

Common Name: Manilkara decrescens

Botanical Name: Manilkara decrescens

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate