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.
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:
Argania Roem. & Schult. Autranella A.Chev. Baillonella Pierre Bemangidia L.Gaut. Burckella Pierre Capurodendron Aubrév. Diploknema Pierre Faucherea Lecomte Gluema Aubrév. & Pellegr. Inhambanella (Engl.) Dubard Isonandra Wight Labourdonnaisia Bojer Labramia A.DC. Lecomtedoxa (Pierre ex Engl.) Dubard Letestua Lecomte Madhuca Ham. ex J.F.Gmel. Manilkara Adans. Mimusops L. Neohemsleya T.D.Penn. Neolemonniera Heine Nesoluma Baill. Northia Hook.f. Palaquium Blanco Payena A.DC. Sideroxylon L. Tieghemella Pierre Tsebona Capuron Vitellaria C.F.Gaertn. Vitellariopsis Baill. ex Dubard
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