Manilkara elata

(Manilkara elata)

Description

Manilkara elata is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. Endemic to Brazil, it is endangered by habitat loss.The wood is very hard (far superior oak) and heavy, with a normal amount of pores. Extremely durable. Amazing resistance to insect damage and rotting.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Ericales
Family:Sapotaceae
Genus:Manilkara
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