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Manilkara zapota - Chikoo
Manilkara zapota, [1] commonly known as the sapodilla is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. An example natural occurrence is in coastal Yucatán in the Petenes mangroves ecoregion, where it is a subdominant plant species. It was introduced to the Philippines during Spanish colonization. It is grown in large quantities in Pakistan, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Mexico.
The name "zapota" from the Spanish zapote ultimately derives from the Nahuatl word tzapotl.
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Uses
Manilkara zapota is also used in the treatment of constipation. Manilkara zapota contains important vitamins like Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Common name
- ENGLISH - Chikoo
- KANNADA - ಸಪೋಟ
- HINDI - चीकू
