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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Manilkara zapota]], the sapodilla tree smells
*[[Manilkara zapota]], the sapodilla tree


==References==
==References==

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Manilkara chicle
Scientific classification
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M. chicle
Binomial name
Manilkara chicle
Synonyms

Achras chicle Pittier
Mopania chicle (Pittier) Lundell

list sources :[1][2][3]

Manilkara chicle is a tropical evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. The tree ranges from Veracruz in Mexico south to Atlántico in Colombia.[4] It yields a natural gum known as chicle, traditionally used in making chewing gum and other products.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Trop. Woods no. 73: 14. 1943 "Plant Name Details for Manilkara chicle". IPNI. Retrieved December 25, 2009. nomenclatural synonym: Sapotaceae Achras chicle
  2. ^ J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 9: 436. 1919 "Plant Name Details for Achras chicle". IPNI. Retrieved December 25, 2009. Distribution: Vega Grande, near Los Amates, Izabal (Guatemala, Central America, Southern America)
    nomenclatural synonym: Sapotaceae Mopania chicle
    nomenclatural synonym: Sapotaceae Manilkara chicle
  3. ^ Wrightia 6: 19. 1978 "Plant Name Details for Mopania chicle". IPNI. Retrieved December 25, 2009. nomenclatural synonym: Sapotaceae Achras chicle
  4. ^ Manilkara chicle information from NPGS/GRIN

Data related to Manilkara chicle at Wikispecies