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[[File:സപ്പോട്ട.jpg|thumb|right|'''Chikoo''']]
'''Manilkara zapota''' commonly known as the sapodilla is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Sapodilla can grow to more than 30 m (98 ft) tall with an average trunk diameter of 1.5 m (4.9 ft). The average height of cultivated specimens, however, is usually between 9 and 15 m (30 and 49 ft) with a trunk diameter not exceeding 50 cm (20 in). It is wind-resistant and the bark is rich in a white, gummy latex called chicle. The ornamental leaves are medium green and glossy.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Haemorrhage}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Ulcers}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Urinary stones}}, {{Uses|Gall bladder stones}}, {{Uses|Thrush in babies}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==
Sapodilla can grow well in a wide range of climatic conditions from the wet tropics to dry cool subtropical areas; but they prefer a moist hot climate similar to that found at medium to low elevations, usually below 600 metres. Trees are long-lived and slow-growing. The seeds of M. zapota germinate about 30 days after sowing without any treatment and exhibit an epigeal type of germination; they can, however, remain viable for several years if kept dry. <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
20170406 073027 sapota.jpg|Fruit
3896jfManilkara zapota Chico Philippines Magalang Pampangafvf 02.JPG|Whole plant
File:Manilkara zapota - Chikoo- WikiSangamotsavam 2018, Kottappuram, Kodungalloor (3).jpg|Leaves
File:Manilkara zapota 05.JPG|Flowers
File:ManilZapot 070624 188 ckup.jpg|Fruit
File:Sapodilla seed 2017 A1.jpg|Seed
</gallery>
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://ir.cftri.com/8047/ "Chemical composition"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/special-pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=3014 "morphology"Morphology]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/34560"Cultivation Details"]</ref>
</references>
