About Khirni

Scientific Name: Manilkara hexandra

Common Name: Sapodilla

Ecological Benefits

• • Supports agroforestry systems by integrating well with crops and providing long-term canopy cover.
• • Produces sweet, nutrient-rich fruit that sustains birds, mammals and other wildlife.
• • The fruit also holds value in local markets, supporting rural livelihoods.
• • Its evergreen foliage offers year-round shade and microclimate regulation.
• • Contributes organic matter through leaf fall, gradually improving soil quality.