Genus Manilkara Rank Species | ||
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Similar Manilkara, Manilkara huberi, Ericales, Sapotoideae, Sideroxylon capiri |
Manilkara chicle is a tropical evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. The tree ranges from Veracruz in Mexico south to Atlántico in Colombia. It yields a natural gum known as chicle, traditionally used in making chewing gum and other products.
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