Pouteria multiflora facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pouteria multiflora
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Pouteria
Species:	P. multiflora
Binomial name
Pouteria multiflora (A. DC.) Eyma
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Synonyms
Lucuma multiflora A. DC. Pouteria multiflora var. quadrifida (Pierre) Baehni Pouteria multiflora var. urbanii (Pierre) Baehni Pouteria multiflora var. tipica (A. DC.) Baehni

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Pouteria multiflora is a type of plant that belongs to the Sapotaceae family. It is often called the bullytree in English. In Spanish, it has many names like jácana, ácana, acana, hacana, or jacana. This tree grows naturally in North and South America. You can find it commonly in places like the Toro Negro State Forest.

About the Bullytree

The bullytree is a tall plant. It can grow to be about 40–90 feet (12–27 m) (12-27 meters) high. Its trunk can be 2–3 feet (0.61–0.91 m) (0.6-0.9 meters) wide. This tree is known for its very useful wood.

What is Bullytree Wood Used For?

The wood from the bullytree is called acana wood. It is light in color and has a fine, straight grain. Acana wood is very hard, heavy, and strong. It also lasts a long time and can be polished to a beautiful shine.

People use acana wood for many things, such as:

• Making parts for mills
• Building frames for structures
• Creating furniture
• Constructing houses

Special Qualities of Acana Wood

The wood has a very fine texture. Its tiny pores are arranged in rows. The wood's strength and durability make it a great choice for building. It is especially valued in places like Cuba for building sturdy houses and ships.

Acana in Art and Music

The bullytree, or acana, has inspired artists and musicians. Its beauty and strength are celebrated in different forms of art.

Poems About Acana

• "Song of the Acana Tree" (Canto del Acana) is a poem by Minerva Salado.
• The famous Cuban writer Nicolás Guillén also wrote a poem simply titled "Acana."

Music Inspired by Acana

• Cuban composer Tania León created a piece of music called "Acana."