Manilkara chicle
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Manilkara |
| Species: | M. chicle |
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Manilkara chicle (Pittier) Gilly |
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| Synonyms | |
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Achras chicle Pittier
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Achras chicle Pittier
Mopania chicle (Pittier) Lundell
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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