in rats. Acetone extracts of the seeds exhibited in vitro antibacterial effects against strains of Pseudomonas oleovorans and Vibrio cholerae. Synonyms Synonyms of this species include: Uses The fruit is edible and a favorite in the tropical Americas. Chicle from the bark is used to make chewing gum. See also Sapote References External links CRFG Publications: Sapodilla Sapodilla – Fruits of Warm Climates – Julia F. Morton zapota Flora of Mexico Flora of Belize Flora of Guatemala Crops originating from indigenous Americans Tropical fruit Saponaceous plants Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus