How to Identify Sapotaceae

Sapotaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 51 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Sapotaceae Species

How to identify Pouteria torta (Mart.) Radlk.

Pouteria torta (Mart.) Radlk.

Pouteria torta (Mart.) Radlk.

Pouteria torta is a native Central and South American tree, common in the Brazil…

How to identify Sideroxylon reclinatum Michx.

Sideroxylon reclinatum Michx.

Sideroxylon reclinatum Michx.

Sideroxylon reclinatum, or Florida bully, is a small Sapotaceae tree found local…

How to identify Sideroxylon inerme L.

Sideroxylon inerme L.

Sideroxylon inerme L.

Sideroxylon inerme, or milkwood, is a protected African coastal evergreen tree w…

How to identify Englerophytum natalense (Sond.) T.D.Penn.

Englerophytum natalense (Sond.) T.D.Penn.

Englerophytum natalense (Sond.) T.D.Penn.

Englerophytum natalense (silver-leaf milkplum) is a medium evergreen tree from E…

How to identify Labatia salicifolia Klotzsch ex Walp.

Labatia salicifolia Klotzsch ex Walp.

Labatia salicifolia Klotzsch ex Walp.

Labatia is a Sapotaceae genus of 16 flowering plant species native to tropical A…

How to identify Manilkara bidentata (A.DC.) A.Chev.

Manilkara bidentata (A.DC.) A.Chev.

Manilkara bidentata (A.DC.) A.Chev.

Manilkara bidentata, or balatá, is a large tropical tree valued for its edible f…

How to identify Sideroxylon spinosum L.

Sideroxylon spinosum L.

Sideroxylon spinosum L.

Sideroxylon spinosum (argan) is a drought-tolerant Moroccan tree producing oil-r…

How to identify Sideroxylon foetidissimum Jacq.

Sideroxylon foetidissimum Jacq.

Sideroxylon foetidissimum Jacq.

Sideroxylon foetidissimum, false or yellow mastic, is a Sapotaceae flowering pla…

How to identify Planchonella myrsinifolia (F.Muell.) Swenson, Bartish & Munzinger

Planchonella myrsinifolia (F.Muell.) Swenson, Bartish & Munzinger

Planchonella myrsinifolia (F.Muell.) Swenson, Bartish & Munzinger

Planchonella myrsinifolia is a Sapotaceae tree native to Australia, with two sub…

How to identify Planchonella cotinifolia (A.DC.) Dubard

Planchonella cotinifolia (A.DC.) Dubard

Planchonella cotinifolia (A.DC.) Dubard

Planchonella cotinifolia is a small Australian Sapotaceae tree growing in northe…

How to identify Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.) Radlk.

Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.) Radlk.

Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.) Radlk.

Pouteria caimito, the abiu, is a tropical fruit tree native to the Amazon, culti…

How to identify Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni

Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni

Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni

Pouteria campechiana (canistel) is an egg-custard-flavored climacteric fruit wit…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Sapotaceae?

Sapotaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. is a sturdy, broadleaf evergreen tree native to semi-coastal regions, characterized by dense foliage, clusters of white bisexual flowers, and edible purplish-black berries. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Sapotaceae?

Sapotaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. It can be identified by its small leaves, which measure 1–5 centimetres (0.

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