With a name that originates from the Tupi language, yekïti’bá It means "tree with a hard trunk," due to its durable and heavy wood. Considered the largest tree in the Atlantic Forest (reaching 30 meters in height and 4 meters in diameter), it is very common in eastern Brazil. It can live for more than 500 years, making it excellent for the preservation of the biome.
It is used in construction, in the manufacture of toys, and the tannin from its bark is used in leather tanning, with great disinfectant power.
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