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QUEBRACHO COLORADO (Schinopsis spp)
Nom commercial
Quebracho colorado
Nom scientifique (avec auteur)
Schinopsis spp.
Noms communs (pays)
Quebracho colrado chaqueño (Argentina); Quebracho macho (Argentina); Quebracho colorado santiagueño (Argentina); Tayning (Paraguay); Quebracho santiagueño (Argentina); Coronillo (Paraguay); Paraguas (Argentina); Quebracho chaqueño (Argentina); Maasit (Paraguay); Quebracho colorado (Paraguay)
DESCRIPTION DE L'ARBRE
Description botanique
It is a small to medium size tree, with total heights of 24 m and diameters of 40 to 110 cm. The trunk is straight and cylindrical. The wood is reported to have a high content of tannins.
Habitat naturel
Schinopsis trees are distributed in South America in the area known as Gran Chaco. In some sites they can be a pioneer species. They are reported to reach maximum development in somewhat swampy areas. Some species of Schinopsis are
Vulnerable(IBAMA,2001)
Répartition naturelle
South of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and the North of Argentina.
Usages non ligneux
Dermatitis is reported to be induced in sensitive individuals by the contact with the branches, leaves or sawdust of this species.
Description anatomique du bois
Simple perforation plates. Occasionally multiple perforation plates. Intervessel pits medium, 7 to 10 micras. Rays 1 to 4 seriate. Septate fibers present.
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Vue macroscopique du bois (plan tangentiel)
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Vue microscopique d'une section transversale du bois
Statut CITES
Unrestricted
Odeur
The timber of this species has a bitter taste due to its high tannin content.
Teinte
The sapwood is yellowish white, clearly differentiated from the heartwood which is reddish brown.
Index de Teinte (1 = Noir, 7 = Jaune clair)
4
Grain
The grain is usually interlocked.
Durabilité naturelle
It is reported as very durable.
Index de durabilité naturelle (1 = Très élevée, 7 = Très faible)
1
Résistance à l'imprégnation
The heartwood is extremely resistant to preservative treatment.
Densité basale ou gravité spécifique (poids anhydre/vol. saturé) (g/cm³)
1.02
Densité sèche à l'air (poids et volume à 12%TH) (g/cm³)
1.22
Retrait tangentiel total (saturé à 0%TH) (%)
6.1
Retrait radial total (saturé à 0%TH) (%)
4.4
Calendrier de séchage en séchoir recommandé
US-T1-B1
Ratio de stabilité dimensionnelle (% retrait tangentiel total/% retrait radial total)
1.4
Résistance à la flexion (module de rupture_MOR) 12%TH (kgf/cm²)
976
Résistance à la compression parallèle à la fibre 12%TH (kgf/cm²)
627
Sciage
This species is difficult to cut because of its hardness.
Rabotage
Planing of this species is reported to be difficult.
Perçage
Boring of this species is reported to be difficult.
UTILISATIONS
UTILISATIONS FINALES (RÉSUMÉ)
EXTERIOR GENERAL, bridges, poles, paling, stakes posts, rails, crossarms, crossties, piers, HOUSING GENERAL, flooring, steps, SPORTS, bowling polo balls, OTHER AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, handicrafts
EXTERIOR GENERAL
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Rampe
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MEUBLES ET M. DE RANGEMENT
Planchers
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Marches
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SPORTS
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Artisanat
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