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Ambu

rana

Ambu

rana

cear

ensisAmburana

Botanical name: Amburana cearensis Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Faboideae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 AMCR

CITES status not protected

Certification FSC certified timber commercially available

Other commercial namesIshpingo, cerejeira (PE); cumarú de cheiro, imburana, umburana (BR); sorioco, roble americano (BO); roble criollo, roble del país, roble, palo trébol (AR); trébol (AR, PY)

DistributionArgentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru. In Peru predominantly in the regions (departamentos) Huánuco and San Martín.

AvailabilitySufficient stocks exist in the Peruvian Amazon, to secure a long-term supply of the market. The concessions are mostly certified and are managed sustainably. Sawn timber in various dimensions, semi-finished and finished products with the FSC label are available.

UsesThe timber of amburana is recommended for all kinds of carpentry and joinery work in the interior and transition area (interior/exterior), e.g. furniture production, wall- and ceiling panels, doors, windows, parquet and other floorings, decking for roofed terraces or in conservatories.Substitute timber for walnut, elm, oak although no characteristic grain structures. Dimensional stability comparable to that of teak.

San MartinHuánuco

AmburanaBotanical name: Amburana cearensis Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Faboideae

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Color and Structure of the WoodSapwood cream-colored, heartwood yellow brown, texture medium to coarse, pores scattered, visible to the naked eye, on the longitudinal surfaces distinct pore channels, appear as darker streaks. No distinct but partly interwoven grain, wood rays narrow and medium width, hardly visible in cross section, characteristic, aromatic odor, similar to vanilla, timber ingredients can cause oily surface.

Technical Properties *at 12…15 % u

Density air-dry* 0.50 g/cm³

Tangential shrinkage max T 4.1 %

Radial shrinkage max R 2.3 %

Anisotropy T/R 1.8 (high stability)

Modulus of elasticity* 9400 N/mm²

Bending strength* 74 N/mm²

Compressive strength II* 42 N/mm²

Shear strength II* 5.1 N/mm²

Brinell hardness lateral* 35.8 N/mm²

Technical AdviceAmburana is easy to work with due to its low density and even structure. It has low shrinkage and swelling values and is characterized by high stability. Good finish, smooth and slightly shiny surfaces are obtained when machining. Air-drying or kiln-drying possible without difficulties, even with harsher drying programs. Gluing and surface treatment are not problem-atic. Natural durability is stated as medium to good (class 2...3 according to DIN EN 350-2, 2 according to ASTM D 2017-5).

Contact

Literature- Acevedo, M.: Características Tecnológicas de las Maderas Peruanas, UNALM, Lima 2011- Citemadera: Compendio de Información Técnica de 32 Especies Forestales, Tomo I, Lima 2008- Acevedo, M.: Atlas de Maderas Peruanas, UNALM, Nagoya University, Lima 1994- Silva Guzmán, J.A. & al. 2010: Fichas de Propiedades Tecnológicas y Usos de Maderas Nativas de México e Importadas. Amate Editores, Guadalajara,

México, 207 pp. ISBN:978-607-00-2894-60

EditingH.P. Nock, H.G. Richter, G. Koch – Thünen Institute of Wood Research, Hamburg

Cachim

boCa

rinia

na d

omes

ticaCachimbo

Botanical name: Cariniana domestica Family: Lecythidaceae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 CZXX



Other commercial namesJequitibá, maple Peruano (PE); cachimbeiro, jequitibá, estopeira, pau estopa (BR); yesquero (BO); bacu (VE)

DistributionFrom Eastern Peru and Northern Bolivia through Central Brazil to Venezuela and Colombia.. In Peru predominantly in the regions (departamentos) Huánuco, Loreto, Ucayali und Madre de Dios.


UsesThe timber of cachimbo is recommended for carpentry and joinery work for the interior, furniture production and wall- and ceiling panels. The hardness of the timber is sufficient for parquet and other floorings, decking for roofed terraces or in conservatories.Substitute timber for walnut or maybe maple.

Loreto

Huánuco

Madre de Dios

Ucayali

CachimboBotanical name: Cariniana domestica Family: Lecythidaceae


Color and Structure of the WoodSapwood cream-colored to pink, heartwood reddish to grey, grain not distinct, brown uneven color streaks, fibre orienta-tion straight to slightly interwoven, texture medium to fine, pores and pore channels visible to the naked eye, axial paren-chyma banded in numerous fine bands, rays fine.




Radial shrinkage max R 5 %


Modulus of elasticity* 13 100 N/mm²

Bending strength* 73.5 N/mm²

Compressive strength II* 34.2 N/mm²



Note: In the timber trade in Peru distinctions are often made between c. blanco and c. colorado or c. rosado. Although these are the same or closely related species to c. decandra, the technical properties can differ significantly.

Technical AdviceThe timber of cachimbo is very homogeneous and free of tension, machinability is good with all (carbide equipped) tools. However, due to the silicate content tools become blunt quickly. Air- and kiln-drying show good results with few drying defects, even with harsher drying programs. Gluing and surface treatments are possible with most of the commonly used products.Cachimbo has good mechanical properties with high stability. Natural durability of the heartwood is not very high (dura-bility class 3...4 according to ASTM D 2017-5, when wet susceptible to blue stain).

Contact

Literature- Citemadera: Compendio de Información Técnica de 32 Especies Forestales, Tomo II, Lima 2008- Acevedo, M.: Características Tecnológicas de las Maderas Peruanas, UNALM; Lima 2011

- WWF Peru,USAID/PROMPEX: Guia de Procesamiento Industrial – Fabricación de Muebles con Maderas poco conocidas – LKS, Lima 2006


Copa

iba

Copa

ifera

off

icin

alisCopaiba

Botanical name: Copaifera officinalis Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Caesalpiniodeae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 CFXX



Other commercial namesPalo de aceite, aceitillo (MX); copaiva, amacey, aceita de pau, pau d‘oleo (BR); canimé (CO); aram, balsam (GY); caniva, cupay (PA); hoepelhout, koepajoewa (SR); aceita, cabimo (VE); copaibo (BO); panchimouti (GF)

DistributionAcross the entire Amazon region (Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru). In Peru predominantly in the regions (departamentos) Loreto and Ucayali.


UsesThe wood of copaiba is recommended for parquet and other floorings, wall and ceiling panels, furniture making, joinery work, door and window construction, ter-race decking for roofed terraces, woodturning, building of stairs and generally as construction timber in the interior and transition area (interior/exterior) as well as for the production of decorative veneers.Copaiba can be used as substitute timber for walnut, elm, oak, kambala and in the interior also for teak.

Loreto

Ucayali

CopaibaBotanical name: Copaifera officinalis Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Caesalpiniodeae


Color and Structure of the WoodSapwood reddish-cream-colored, clearly set off, heartwood reddish-brown. Growth zones clearly notable in the cross sec-tion through dark bands, fibre direction straight, structure medium to fine and homogeneous, slight, in places decorative grain with dark strands, surface with fine gloss. Diffuse-porous, visible to the naked eye (3…8/mm²), axial parenchyma visible, predominantly terminal with enclosed resin channels, which become visible particularly in the cross section as occasional dark marks. Wood rays hardly visible to the naked eye, on the radial section visible as fine rift grain.



Tangential shrinkage max T 7.0%

Radial shrinkage max R 3.4%

Anisotropy T/R 2.1




Shear strength II* 10 N/mm²


Note: It may occur that different species of the genus copaifera are traded under the name copaiba which have partly differ-ing properties (color, durability, hardness).

Technical AdviceDue to the high density and good strength values of the timber workability is somewhat difficult, shorter tool life and a slight blunting effect can be expected. Because of the fine structure of the wood good surfaces are attainable during all phases of operation. Air- and kiln-drying is not problematic, however it is recommended to use mild drying programs. Gluing and surface treatment are possible without problems, but gluing tests are recommended when resin emerges. The natural durability of the heartwood is moderately good.

Contact

Literature- Azevedo, M.: Caracteristicas Tecnologicas de las Maderas Peruanas, Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Molina (UNALM), Lima 2011- Centro de Innovacion Tecnologica de la Madera( Citemadera): Maderas de Peru, Fichas Tecnicas, Lima (ohne Jahresangabe)

- International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Centre Technique Forestier Tropical:


Cumarú

Dipt

eryx

odo

rataCumarú

Botanical name: Dipteryx odorata Family, subfamily: Fabaceae – Faboideae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 DXOD


Zertifizierung FSC certified timber commercially available

Other commercial namesShihuahuaco, brazilian teak (PE); cumaruzeiro, verdadeiro, muimapagé, champagne (BR); koemaroe, tonka (SR); gaiac cayenne (GF); visguero, yesquero (BO); coumaron (FR); fève tonka (GF); fava tonka (IT); haba tonka (ES); tonka bean (GB, US)

DistributionVenezuela, Guyanas, Surinam, in the whole Amazon region, mainly in Brazil and Peru. In Peru predominantly in the regions (departamentos) Loreto, San Martín and Ucayali.


UsesThe wood can be used without treatment for all construction applications in the exterior, marine and freshwater construction, in the ship building industry, decking, parquet and other flooring and also for heavy-duty industrial floors.Substitute wood for bongossi, balau/bangkirai and others.

Loreto

San Martin

Ucayali

CumarúBotanical name: Dipteryx odorata Family, subfamily: Fabaceae – Faboideae


Color and Structure of the WoodHeartwood variable in color, from yellowish and reddish-brown to violet-brown, darkening with exposure, dark color usually is set off from the whitish-yellow sapwood, fibre direction interwoven, which causes glossy stripes on radial sur-faces. Texture medium to coarse, pores scattered, visible to the naked eye, axial parenchyma well visible, crystalline and rubber-like cell contents. Growth zones not distinct, slight striping possible. Surface often feels greasy.










Brinell hardness lateral* 97 N/mm²

Technical AdviceThe wood of cumarú is very heavy and hard; it has very high strength values. Therefore the workability is difficult, in par-ticular timber with irregular fibre orientation. Pre-drilling is necessary for nails and screws. Tests should be carried out before gluing and surface treatment. The drying process must be carried slowly, in order to avoid deformations and cracking. The natural durability is very high, the wood is resistant to wood-destructive fungi and insects (class 1 according to ASTM D 2017-5 and DIN EN 350-2).

Contact

Literature- Acevedo, M.: Características Tecnológicas de las Maderas Peruanas, Universidad Nacional Agrária de la Molina (UNALM), Lima 2011- Centro de Innovación Tecnológica de la Madera (Citemadera): Maderas de Peru, Fichas Técnicas, Lima (ohne Jahresangabe)- Aróstegui, V.A.: Descripción, Propriedades Fisico-Mecanicas y Usos de las Maderas del Peru, UNALM, Lima 1970- International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Centre Technique Forestier Tropical:- Tropical Timber Atlas of Latin America, Yokohama, Nogent-sur-Marne 1990- Silva Guzmán, J.A. & al. 2010: Fichas de Propiedades Tecnológicas y Usos de Maderas Nativas de México e Importadas. Amate Editores, Guadalajara,

México, 207 pp. ISBN:978-607-00-2894-6


Estoraqu

eM

yrox

ylon

bal

sam

umEstoraqueBotanical name: Myroxylon balsamum Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Faboideae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 MYXX



Other commercial namesQuina-quina, santos mahogany (PE); incienso, incienso colorado, quina (AR, PY); sándalo (EC); bálsamo de tolu (CO); cabriuva vermelha, bálsamo, sangue de gato, oleo vermelho (BR)

DistributionFrom Mexico to Paraguay and Argentina, mainly in the Amazon region (Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Venezuela). In Peru predominantly in the regions (depar-tamentos) Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín und Ucayali.


UsesThe wood of estoraque is suitable for heavy constructions in the interior and exteri-or, decking, parquet and other flooring, building of stairs, arts and crafts, decorative sliced veneer, woodturning and high-quality furniture.Estoraque can be used in exchange for heavy, reddish-dark timber species.

Loreto

San MartinHuánuco

Madre de Dios

Ucayali

EstoraqueBotanical name: Myroxylon balsamum Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Faboideae


Color and Structure of the WoodSapwood yellowish-cream-colored, heartwood dark, reddish-brown, growth zones marked by dark irregular stripes, which leads to a decorative grain. Diffuse-porous, visible to the naked eye (10…20/mm²), partly with rubber-like contents, visible as dark pore grooves on the longitudinal surfaces. Fine wood rays, hardly visible to the naked eye, with pocket lens storied struc-ture visible.











Note: Myroxylon balsamum and the closely related species m. peruiferum received the name balsamo due to a balsam-like extract, which can be obtained from the bark and which was used in medicine, and in the perfume, cosmetic and soap pro-duction since the 16th century.

Technical AdviceIt is relatively difficult to work this heavy and resistant wood, a short tool life has to be taken into account and carbide tipped tools are recommended, so that good surfaces can be obtained with machining. Pre-drilling is necessary for nail-ing and screwing. Gluing and surface treatment with common products are predominantly non-problematic, however it is recommended to start with gluing and finishing tests. The air-drying process takes place very slowly; kiln-drying should be carried out with mild drying programs. The natural durability of the heartwood is very high (class 1 according to ASTM D 2017-5 and DIN EN 350-2). The resistance against the attack of wood-destructive fungi and insects is very good.

Contact

Literature- Acevedo, M. : Características Tecnologicas de las Maderas Peruanas, Universidad Nacional Agrária de la Molina (UNALM), Lima 2011- Centro de Innovacion Tecnologica de la Madera( Citemadera): Maderas de Peru, Fichas Técnicas, Lima (ohne Jahresangabe)- Aróstegui, V.A.: Descripción, Propriedades Físico-Mecanicas y Usos de las Maderas del Peru, UNALM, Lima 1970- International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Centre Technique Forestier Tropical:- Tropical Timber Atlas of Latin America, Yokohama, Nogent-sur-Marne 1990- Silva Guzmán, J.A. & al. 2010: Fichas de Propiedades Tecnológicas y Usos de Maderas Nativas de México e Importadas. Amate Editores, Guadalajara,

México, 207 pp. ISBN:978-607-00-2894-6


Garapa

Apul

eia

leio

carp

aGarapaBotanical name: Apuleia leiocarpa Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Faboideae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 no record



Other commercial namesAna caspi, grapia (PE); bira peré (AR): almendrillo, amarillo (BO); amarelão, amare-linho, barajuba, ferro, garrote, gema de ovo, grapiuna, grapiá, grapiapunha, jataí amarelo, muirajuba, muirataua (BR); grapia, ivira peré (PY); gateado, mapurite (VE); „goldenwood“ (GB); „brazilian ash“ (US)

DistributionAll over the Amazon region, especially in Brazil and Peru, Venezuela but also in Uru-guay and Argentina. In Peru mainly in the departamentos Loreto, Ucayali, Madre de Dios und San Martín.


UsesThe wood is recommended for all constructions in the interior, transition area (inte-rior/exterior) and the exterior (no earth contact), e.g. for decking, parquet and other flooring, furniture making, building of stairs, garden- and landscape constructions. Substitute wood in the interior for red beech, maple, birch, and for the exterior for afzelia, robinia, bubinga, bangkirai and other heavy construction timbers.

Loreto

San Martin

Madre de Dios

Ucayali

GarapaBotanical name: Apuleia leiocarpa Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Faboideae


Color and Structure of the WoodHeartwood yellowish brown to gold-brown, darkening on exposure, not clearly set off from the sapwood. Growth zones hardly visibly, fibre direction interwoven and irregular, therefore partially notable glossy stripes on radial surfaces. Tex-ture medium to fine.











Technical AdviceThe wood of garapa is very hard, heavy and firm. Due to silicon dioxide (SiO2) deposits it has a tool blunting effect. Work-ability is somewhat difficult and requires carbide tipped tools. Pre-drilling required for nails and screws. The sawdust developing during processing may lead to irritations of the skin with sensitive people. It is recommended to carry out tests for gluing and surface treatments. The drying process should be carried out using slow, mild programs, so that deforma-tion and cracking can be avoided. The natural durability is very variable (class 1 – 3 according to ASTM D 2017-5), available information indicates a range between very durable to moderately durable. Reactions between iron and tannins can lead to grey-blue discolorations.

Contact

Literature- Centro de Innovación Tecnológica de la Madera (Citemadera): Maderas de Peru, Fichas Técnicas, Lima (ohne Jahresangabe)- Aróstegui, V.A.: Descripción, Propriedades Fisico-Mecanicas y Usos de las Maderas del Peru, UNALM, Lima 1970- GDHolz, Thünen Institut für Holzforschung: Merkblattreihe Holzarten, Berlin (ohne Jahresangabe)- Wagenführ, R., Scheober, Chr.: Holzatlas, Leipzig 1974


Jatobá

Hym

enea

cour

barilJatobá

Botanical name: Hymenea courbaril Family, subfamily: Fabaceae – Caesalpinioideae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 HYCB



Other commercial namesAzucar huayo, locust (PE); courbaril (FR, FG); jutaí (BR); algarrobo (CO, VE); guapi-nol (CAM); courbaril loksi, rode Lokus (SR); „brazilian cherry“ (US)

DistributionFrom Mexico to Central America to the Amazon region. In Peru predominantly in the regions (departamentos) Huánuco, Loreto, San Martín, Ucayali and Madre de Dios.


UsesThe wood of jatobá can be used for all uses in the interior and exterior, e.g. furniture making, parquet and other flooring, decking, building of stairs, landscaping. Exchange wood for afzelia, merbau and bubinga.

Loreto

San MartinHuánuco

Madre de Dios

Ucayali

JatobáBotanical name: Hymenea courbaril Family, subfamily: Fabaceae – Caesalpinioideae


Color and Structure of the WoodThe heartwood is partly very dark, red-brown to violet brown with isolated dark colour stripes. Under UV light color de-fects can occur. The growth zones are clearly visible. The texture is medium to coarse, pores visible to the naked eye. Fibre direction predominantly straight, partly slightly interwoven.











Technical AdviceJatobá is a very hard, heavy and firm wood, therefore processing is difficult. Only with carbide equipped tools good surfaces can be obtained. The timber has a tool blunting effect but is not prone to deformations. Pre-drilling for nails and screws required. Gluing and surface treatment are problem-free. A slow and mild drying process is necessary in order to avoid dry-ing defects. The natural durability is variable (1 – 3 according to ASTM D 2017-5 and DIN EN 350-2), moderate to very good resistance against wood-destructive fungi and insects is indicated.

Contact

Literature- Acevedo, M.: Características Tecnológicas de las Maderas Peruanas, Universidad Nacional Agrária de la Molina (UNALM), Lima 2011- Centro de Innovación Tecnológica de la Madera (Citemadera): Maderas de Peru, Fichas Técnicas, Lima (ohne Jahresangabe)- Aróstegui, V.A.: Descripción, Propriedades Fisico-Mecanicas y Usos de las Maderas del Peru, UNALM, Lima 1970- International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Centre Technique Forestier Tropical:- Tropical Timber Atlas of Latin America, Yokohama, Nogent-sur-Marne 1990- Silva Guzmán, J.A. & al. 2010: Fichas de Propiedades Tecnológicas y Usos de Maderas Nativas de México e Importadas. Amate Editores, Guadalajara,

México, 207 pp. ISBN:978-607-00-2894-6


Man

chinga

Bros

imum

alic

astr

umManchingaBotanical name: Brosimum alicastrum Family: Moraceae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 no record



Other commercial namesCharo amarillo, congoña (PE); guaímaro (CO); tillo (EC); inharé, mururé, muiratinga (BR); masica (HN); breadnut (GB,JM, US); capomo, ojoche, ramón blanco, r. colorado (MX); noyer de pain (FR); brotnussbaum (DE)

DistributionFrom Costa Rica to the Amazon region of Bolivia, Brazil and Peru. In Peru predomi-nantly in the regions (departamentos) Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali.


UsesManchinga is a wood with good mechanical properties. Areas of application are doors, windows, furniture making, joinery, parquet and other flooring, wall and ceiling panels, tool handles, woodturning and non-decorative veneers. Furthermore it is suitable as construction timber in the interior. Manchinga can be used as exchange timber for oak, limba, ramin, ash, white beech (hornbeam). However, manchinga does not have the decorative grain found in oak or ash.

AmazonasLoreto

San MartinHuánuco

PascoJunín

Madre de DiosCuzco

Ucayali

ManchingaBotanical name: Brosimum alicastrum Family: Moraceae

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Color and Structure of the WoodHeartwood and sapwood yellowish-grey, growth zones not visible, grain not noticeable, structure and fibre direction are fine and homogeneous, surface slightly glossy. Diffuse-porous, pores numerous (10…17/mm ²), hardly visible to the naked eye, pore channels on longitudinal surfaces, wood rays fine, only visible on radial section as fine rift grain.



Tangential shrinkage max T 8.10%

Radial shrinkage max R 5.00%



Bending strength* 78.5 N/mm²

Compressive strength II* 36.5 N/mm²



Technical AdviceDespite its higher density the workability of the wood with machines or hand tools is relatively good due to its even and fine structure. Ripping may be problematic due to releasing growth tensions. Gluing and surface treatment are not problematic. Air-drying without problems, for kiln-drying slow programs with mild settings are recommended to avoid deformations.The natural durability of the heartwood is moderately good, quite resistant to fungal attack, durability class 4 according to ASTM D 2017-5 however, a higher durability is attributed to the wood in the Peruvian literature. Sensitive to fungi (blue stain) in wet condition.

Contact

Literature- Acevedo, M. : Caracteristicas Tecnologicas de las Maderas Peruanas- Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Molina (UNALM), Lima 2011- Centro de Innovacion Tecnologica de la Madera (Citemadera): Maderas de Peru, Fichas Tecnicas, Lima (ohne Jahresangabe)- Aróstegui, V.A.: Descripción, Propriedades Fisico-Mecanicas y Usos de las Maderas del Peru, UNALM, Lima 1970- Silva Guzmán, J.A. & al. 2010: Fichas de Propiedades Tecnológicas y Usos de Maderas Nativas de México e Importadas. Amate Editores, Guadalajara,

México, 207 pp. ISBN:978-607-00-2894-6


Masho

naste

Clar

isia

race

mos

aMashonasteBotanical name: Clarisia racemosa Family: Moraceae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 CXRL



Other commercial namesGuariuba, turupay amarillo (PE); mururé (BO); oiticica amarela, oiticica da mata (BR); aji (CO), moral bobo, mata palo, pituca (EC)

DistributionFrom Central America to Brazil, Columbia, Bolivia and Peru. In Peru predominantly in the regions (departamentos) Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San Martín und Ucayali.


UsesMashonaste is a heavy, resistant wood, which is suitable for all constructions in the interior and transition area (interior/exterior), e.g. doors, window, decking for covered terraces, parquet and other flooring, boat building, waggon construction, building of stairs, framework construction and other joinery work. Mashonaste can be used as exchange wood for oak, ash or kambala.

Loreto

San MartinHuánuco

PascoJunín

Madre de Dios

Ucayali

MashonasteBotanical name: Clarisia racemosa Family: Moraceae


Color and Structure of the WoodSapwood cream-colored, heartwood yellow, darkens to yellowish-brown, texture, pores and wood rays medium to fine, axial parenchyma paratracheal in fine bands, which cause a decorative bright contrast on the tangential surface. Fibre direction straight, possibly slightly interwoven.





Anisotropy T/R 2.2






Technical AdviceThe wood is somewhat difficult to process due to its relatively high density and hardness and due to embedded silicates (tool-blunting effect) but nevertheless good surfaces can be obtained with all cutting tools. Kiln-drying with mild programs as well as gluing and surface treatment with common products are not problematic. Indications on the durability of the wood vary widely (1…4 according to ASTM D 2017-5). The heartwood is indicated as partly resistant to fungi and insect attacks. The stability is relatively good, swelling and shrinkage values are small.

Contact

Literature- Acevedo, M.: Características Tecnológicas de las Maderas Peruanas, UNALM, Lima 2011- Citemadera: Compendio de Información Técnica de 32 Especies Forestales, Tomo II, Lima 2008- Aróstegui, A.: Descripción, Propriedades Físico-mecánicas y Usos de las Maderas del Peru, UNALM, Lima 1970- International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Centre Technique Forestier-Tropical: Tropical Timber Atlas of Latin America, Yokohama, Nogent-sur-Marne, 1990


Tornillo

Cedr

elin

ga ca

teni

form

isTornilloBotanical name: Cedrelinga cateniformis Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Mimosoideae

Abbreviation according to DIN-EN 13556 CGCT



Other commercial namesCedrorana, huayra caspi (PE); lacaica, paricá, yacayac (BR); chuncho, mara macho, seique, tsaik (EC); achapo (CO); don cede (GF)

DistributionIn the Amazon region of Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru. In Peru predomi-nantly in the regions (departamentos) Cuzco, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali.


UsesTornillo has satisfying mechanical characteristics and a medium density. It is very well suited for windows, doors, wall and ceiling panels, all joinery work in the furniture making and for light weight timber constructions. It can be used as substitute wood for South American mahogany, cedro, meranti and similarly light to medium density timber species.

Loreto

San MartinHuánuco

Madre de DiosCuzco

Ucayali

TornilloBotanical name: Cedrelinga cateniformis Family, subfamily: Fabaceae - Mimosoideae


Color and Structure of the WoodHeartwood reddish to pink-brown in different shades, sapwood light pink, growth rings not pronounced, framed by irreg-ular dark strands, no noticeable, decorative grain, fibre direction straight to slightly interwoven, texture relatively coarse, diffuse-porous scattered (1… 5/mm ²), pores visible to the naked eye, parenchyma and wood rays visible with pocket lens.





Anisotropy T/R 2.2






Technical AdviceThis wood has a medium density; its machining is good, also with hand tools. Gluing with commercial white glues not problematic, likewise the surface treatment with commonly used products. The sawdust developing during processing may produce irritation of the respiratory system with sensitive people. Both, air- and kiln-drying is non-problematic and relatively fast. Hardly any drying defects like cracking or deformations develop even when harsh drying programs are applied.A partially high natural durability is attributed to the heartwood of tornillo, it is said to be resistant to fungi and insects. However, it has been assigned to durability class 3…4 after ASTM D 2017-5 (moderately resistant).

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