Wood Anatomy of the Neotropical Sapotaceae. XX. Manilkara

Abstract

Consisting of about 32 neotropical species, the genus Manilkara has a widespread distribution in the Americas ranging from southeastern Brazil and northern Bolivia as far north as southern Florida. It is probably the most important of the American genera, being the source of commercial timbers, fruits, and gums. Manilkara, as constituted here, consists of a generic complex that includes Achras, Muriaeanthe, Schaferodendron, Manilkariopsis, and Chiclea. This 'complex' exhibits remarkable anatomical uniformity; the variability exhibited between 'genera' is no greater than that which may be encountered within a single species. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA108859

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  • B. F. Kukachka

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