Sapotoideae

The Sapotoideae are a subfamily of the flowering plant family Sapotaceae. Plants in the subfamily are characterized by their leather-like leaves, often growing in a stipule fashion.[1]

Sapotoideae
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Subfamily: Sapotoideae
Eaton
Type genus
Sapota
Genera

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The seeds of the tree Argania spinosa produce an edible oil, traditionally harvested in Morocco.

Genera

Genera accepted by the Germplasm Resources Information Network as of December 2022:[2]

References

  1. "Argania Spinosa". essenceofargan.com. Essence of Argan. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  2. "Genera and generic subdivisons [sic] of Sapotaceae Juss., nom. cons.: Sapotoideae". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2022-12-17.

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