Manilkara elata
(Allemao ex Miq.) Monach.
Bullet wood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaManilkara elata, also called the cow tree, is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is Endemic to the Amazon region in Brazil, where it is endangered by habitat loss.
Description
A tree.
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Edible Uses
The edible fruit resembles small apples, and its flesh has a creamy, milk-like texture, which gave the tree its name. It is commonly sold by vendors in the Brazilian state of Pará. Indigenous peoples of the Amazon drink the milk exuded from the tree's bark. The wood is very hard and heavy, with a normal amount of pores. It is extremely durable and highly resistant to insect damage and rotting.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Aparaiu, Gararoba, Macaranduba, Macaranduba-da-marinha, Macaranduba-vermelha, Paraju
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 380
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 520
