MINDAL (Simira cordifolia)
Nombre comercial
Mindal
Nombre científico (con autor)
Simira cordifolia (Hook. f.) Steyerm.
Familia
RUBIACEAE
Nombres Comunes
Mindal (Ecuador); Mangle (Ecuador); Jicopo (Ecuador); Bipicague (Ecuador); Manglillo (Ecuador); Yunkiñia (Ecuador)
Nombres científicos sinónimos (con autores)
Sickingia cordifolia Hook. f.
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL ÁRBOL
Descripción botánica
It is a medium size tree, it attains heights of 25 m, with a diameter at breast height of 70 cm. Trees of this species are reported to have 5 to 9 well developed buttresses of 2 m tall or more.
Hábitat natural
Simira cordifolia grows in primary forests and also in intervened areas, from the sea level up to 1,000 m of altitude. It prefers humid and fertile soils.
Distribución natural
This species is reported to occur in Ecuador and Perú, in the Amazonian forests and the Andes mountains.
IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LA MADERA
Descripción anatómica de la madera
Tangential diameter of vessel lumina 100 micras or less (very small). Vessels per mm2 more than 20 (very abundant). Axial parenchyma absent or extremely rare, non visible with magnifying glass (8x). Rays as wide or wider than the pores. Larger rays more than 4 seriate.
Disponibilidad
Status de protección por CITES
Unrestricted
DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL DE LA MADERA
Olor
S. cordifolia wood has a pleasant smell.
Color
The pink sapwood is differentiated from the heartwood which is reddish yellow when dry.
Grano
This species is reported to have straight grain.
Veta
The wood is frequently reported to be fine textured.
Brillo
This species is moderate in luster.
Indice de Durabilidad Natural (1=Muy alta, 7=Muy baja)
4
Contenido de sílice
Silica Content: It contains 0.07% silica. Silica Value: 0.07
PROPIEDADES FÍSICAS DE LA MADERA
Densidad Básica (Peso anhidro/Vol. saturado) (g/cm³)
0.75
Densidad seca al aire (Peso y volúmen CH12%) (g/cm³)
0.85
Defectos por secado
Ease of Drying: Air seasoning is reported to be moderate. Drying Defects: Cupping and twisting are reported.
PROPIEDADES QUÍMICAS DE LA MADERA
PROPIEDADES MECÁNICAS DE LA MADERA
Resistencia a flexión (Módulo de ruptura) CH12% (kgf/cm²)
1020
Rigidez (Módulo de elasticidad) CH12% (kgf/cm²)
110000
Resistencia a la compresión paralela a la fibra CH12% (kgf/cm²)
580
Resistencia a la compresión perpendicular a la fibra CH12% (kgf/cm²)
110
Cizallamiento radial CH12% (kgf/cm²)
150
Dureza Janka (lados) CH12% (kgf)
650
Dureza Janka (extremos) CH12% (kgf)
750
TRABAJABILIDAD
Aserrado
This species is easy to saw.
Cepillado
This species gave good results when using a 25 degrees cutting angle.
Moldurado
This species is easy to mold.
Taladrado
It is easy to bore.
Lijado
Sanding of this species is reportedly easy.
Usos Reportados
USOS FINALES (RESUMEN)
HOUSING GENERAL
VIVIENDA GENERAL
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