Ausuba, Mameyeulo, Sapote de costa, Zapote de Costa
Manilkara pleeana
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A large shrub or small tree. It can grow 5-18 m tall. The leaves are thick and leathery and clustered at the ends of twigs.
There are about 75 Manilkara species. It is an at risk species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in woodland on limestone. It grows at low altitudes below 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, West Indies
How it is used for food
The fruit are not popular.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Acana, Ausuba, Ausubo, Ausubo machuelo, Mameyuelo
Synonyms
Achras duplicata Sesse & Moc.; Manilkara duplicata (Sesse & Moc.) Dubard; Mimusops duplicata (Sesse & Moc.) Urb.; Mimusops pleeana Pierre ex Baill.;