Maniknik PRODUCT NAME
Bassia obovatifolia Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Maniknik |
| Local Name: | Maniknik |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree about 20m in height. The leaves are leathery, rounded at the tip, pointed at the base, larger near the tip than near the base, 7-12cm long, and 4-6.5cm wide. The fruit is resembles the chico (Achras sapota L.) but it is about twice as large, and has a light-colored skin, which is thin and rough. The flesh is like that of the chico in color, consistency, and flavor; while the seeds are also similar |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species has been reported only fro Camarines |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | fruits |
| Uses: | The fruit is edible |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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