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Mimusops coriacea

Mimusops coriacea, the monkey's apple, is a plant in the family Sapotaceae, native to Madagascar and the Comoros.

Description

Mimusops coriacea is a tropical evergreen fruit-bearing shrub growing up to tall. The bole can be up to in diameter. The round, bright yellow edible fruits range around wide.

Distribution and habitat

Mimusops coriacea is native to Madagascar and the Comoros, where it is found in seaside sand dunes as well as in shoreline forests. It is also cultivated in botanical gardens for ornamental purposes. It has been introduced to other Indian Ocean islands including Mauritius, Seychelles, Réunion and the Chagos Archipelago.

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