Jaimiqui, Wild-dilly
Manilkara jaimiqui

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It can be 11 m tall. The trunk can be 25 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-10 cm long by 3 cm wide. They are rounded at the base. They are thick and leathery. The flowers are at the base of the leaf. They are on slender nodding stalks. The fruit are round and slightly flattened. They are about 3 cm across. The outer layer is thick and brown and scaly.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Manilkara emarginata subsp. jaimiqui (C. Wright ex Griseb.) Cronquist; Mimusops jaimiqui C. Wright ex Griseb.;