Manilkara elata
Species of tree
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Manilkara 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.
| Manilkara elata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Manilkara |
| Species: | M. elata |
| Binomial name | |
| Manilkara elata | |
| Synonyms[2][3][4] | |
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Mimusops elata Allemão in Mart. ex Miq. | |
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.[5] Indigenous peoples of the Amazon drink the milk exuded from the tree's bark.[5]
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.[1]
