Mimusops balata is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Mauritius and Réunion. A tree of ausubo. Mimusops balata is a tree that can grow up to 20 metres tall. The tree has been heavily exploited for construction timber, and is also harvested from the wild as a local supply of food and medicine.
Water deeply and regularly. Appears to be tolerant of dry conditions and grows in littoral areas on sandy soils.