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Manilkara Perihuagensis also known as periguahú, peri guasú, and pera guayana is a fruit bearing plant of the genus Manilkara belonging to the Sapotaceae family.

Geographical distribution
M. Perihuagensis is native to large portions of South America, and more specifically of Paraguay at elevations below 800 m above sea level.

Description
M.Perihuagensis is a large tree, reaching heights of 30 - 55 m. The leaves are oblong, approximately 1 - 2 dm in length, with yellow undersides. The flowers are hermaphroditic; white with 3 sepals. The edible fruit is yellow and ovoid, 3 cm in diameter, containing one seed (or occasionally two).

Uses
The fruit of the M. Perihuagensis is similar to the sapodilla and is edible. It doesnt present either a sweet or bitter flavor. Although, it has an excellent texture for use in dessert.

M. Perihuagensis produces an edible sap from which latex can be extracted in a manner similar to the sap of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). The latex dries to an inelastic rubber, which is considered inferior to latex extracted from gutta-percha.

The latex from M. Perihuagensis is sometimes used to make golf ball covers. It is considered a good, but short-lived, cover, requiring frequent recoating, yet it is popular in tournaments.

The tree is also used for lumber in Paraguay. The wood is red and very hard, and is popular for use in furntiture making, construction, and railway ties. The wood is so dens that it does not float in water, and requires pre-drilling before nailing. The specific gravity of M. Perihuagensis wood is between 0.85 and 0.95 g/cm3.

Synonyms
Manilkara Perihuagensis is also known as:
 * Manilkara jaimiqui C. Wright ex Griseb.; Dubard
 * Mimusops Perihuagensis Ducke
 * Mimusops jaimiqui C. Wright ex Griseb.