Massaranduba (Manilkara bidentata)

Common Names: Massaranduba, Bulletwood

Distribution: The Caribbean, Central and South America

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a medium to dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly differentiated from the heartwood

Janka Hardness: 3,130 lb_f

Density: 5.59 lb/b.f.

Allergies/Toxicity: Reported to cause skin irritation.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Heavy construction (within its natural range), decking, flooring, boatbuilding, bent parts and turned objects.