Manilkara kauki
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Manilkara kauki is a plant in the subfamily Sapotoideae, and the tribe Sapoteae of the family Sapotaceae;[1] and is the type species for the genus Manilkara.[2][1] It occurs in tropical Asia from Indo-China (Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam) to Malesia (Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea); and also in northern Queensland in Australia.
It is rarely planted commercially but as an ornamental plant.[3]Template:Rp
Names
Throughout the world it is known generally by the name caqui,[1] but in Australia it is called wongi. In Java, the plant is called sawo kacik. The fruit is called adão (Adam’s fruit) in Konkani.
Description
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Its fruiting season is from December to February, it produces edible ovoid fruit that turns dark orangish red when ripe, each are 2.5–5.32 cm long and 2 cm wide with a smooth pale brown seed inside.[5]Template:Rp
Uses
The fruit is reported to be very tasty, and is traditionally eaten by Torres Strait Islanders, who travel from island to island to harvest the crop.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Members and servants of Javanese royal families plant them in palace gardens as a symbol of kindness and loyalty.[5]Template:Rp
It often grows wild in forests attracting birds and primates.[3]Template:Rp For reforestation purposes, M. kauki is a useful graft stock for M. zapota, and parts of the plant are used in herbal medicine.[1]
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