Mimusops angel

Mimusops angel
Conservation status
	; Near Threatened (IUCN 2.3)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Mimusops
Species:	M. angel
Binomial name
	Mimusops angel; Chiov.

Mimusops angel (Canjeel in Somali) is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Somalia, and is threatened by habitat loss. It grows mainly in the Bari region along creeks, locally called biyo mareen or tog, which often flow into the red sea or the indian ocean. The tree is very large and tall making it very noticeable in the horizon.

It is also an ever-green tree which means it has green leaves all year round. It produces a very sweet fruit which is green initially and characterized by its reddish color when ripe. It also resembles dates and is described as such to those who don't know of it. It can grow up to 30m and has a shade of 20m+. The Dervish leader Sayyid Mohammed Abdulle Hassan impressed with the majestic tree said, a 100 man cavalry can rest in its shade.

References

Thulin, M. (1998). "Mimusops angel". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T34713A9884403. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T34713A9884403.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

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[iucn-1] Thulin, M. (1998). "Mimusops angel". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T34713A9884403. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T34713A9884403.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.