Manilkara paraensis

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Manilkara paraensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Manilkara
Species:
M. paraensis
Binomial name
Manilkara paraensis
Synonyms [2] [3]

Mimusops paraensisHuber

Manilkara paraensis is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is threatened by habitat loss. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Manilkara paraensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1998: e.T35617A9945001. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35617A9945001.en . Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Trop. Woods 1933, No. 34, 41. "Plant Name Details for Manilkara paraensis". IPNI . Retrieved January 21, 2010. Notes: Mimusops paraensis
  3. Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi" 4: 435. 1904 "Plant Name Details for Mimusops paraensis". IPNI. Retrieved January 21, 2010. nomenclatural synonym: Sapotaceae Manilkara paraensis