Sapota Manilkara ZapotaSapota fruit plants belong to the Manilkara genus, and the most common species is known scientifically as Manilkara zapota. Sapota is also commonly known as chikoo or sapodilla. Sapota trees are tropical fruit bearing trees native to Central America and Mexico but are now grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Sapota is highly valued for its sweet and caramel like flavor, as well as its soft and grainy texture.