Plathymenia reticulata is a source of cork from the Brazilian cerrado.

The cellular structure is similar to that of commercial cork of Quercus suber.

Suberin composition is dominated by saturated ω-hydroxyacids and α,ω-diacids.

Extractives include sterols e.g. lupeol, and triterpenes e.g. taraxerone.

P. reticulata cork may be used as Q. suber virgin cork in agglomerated products.