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Sapota चीकू

Manilkara zapota

Assam Lemon (कागजी नेमु), Citrus limon var.
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Hindi
चीकू
Botanical
Manilkara zapota
Family
Sapotaceae

About the plant

Evergreen, wind-firm and cropping twice a year on the coasts.

Growing it

Salt-tolerant; a good coastal garden tree.

What it is for

Chikoo fruit; dense evergreen shade.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly for two years
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground
Mature size
8–15 m
First harvest
Fruit year four grafted

Salt-tolerant; a good coastal garden tree.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Chikoo fruit; dense evergreen shade.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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