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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: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ericales

            • Family: Sapotaceae

              • Genus: Manilkara