Red milkwood, Silvery milkwood
Manilkara discolor
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Basic Information
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: manilkara
Plant ID (slug): manilkara-discolor
Numeric ID: 23900
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Manilkara discolor is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
East tropical Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, S. Africa.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[398 ]. The juicy, fleshy pulp is very tasty[398 ]. Eaten as a snack, especially by children and travellers, the seeds are discarded[398 ]. The yellow to red, fleshy, oval berries are up to 13mm in diameter, enclosing an oval flattened pale-coloured seed[398 ].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Manilkara discolor Red milkwood, Silvery milkwood