Agonandra brasiliensis

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Agonandra brasiliensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Santalales Family: Opiliaceae Genus: Agonandra Species: A. brasiliensis
Binomial name
Agonandra brasiliensis Miers ex Benth. & Hook.f.

Agonandra brasiliensis (Portuguese common name: Pau-marfim) is a timber tree native to Amazon Rainforest and Cerrado vegetation in Brazil. This plant is Brazilian wood export, and it is often used for flooring and furniture, specially chair production.

[edit] See also

• List of plants of Amazon Rainforest vegetation of Brazil
• List of plants of Cerrado vegetation of Brazil