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TAMBURO (Vochysia leguiana)
Trade Name
Tamburo
Scientific Name
Vochysia leguiana J.F. Macbr.
Family
VOCHYSIACEAE
Common Names
Tamburo (Ecuador); Tambor (Ecuador)
Scientific Name Synonyms
Vochysia leguiana Stafleu
Description Of The Tree
Botanical Description
This species is reported to be a medium size tree with heights between 20 to 25 m. The diameter at breast height is commonly 60 cm in the average. Occasionally with small buttresses of 0.5 m long.
Natural Habitat
Vochysia leguiana is found in the tropical forests below 1,200 m of altitude. It prefers well drained soils.
Natural Distribution
Peru and Ecuador.
Wood Identification
Anatomic Description Of Wood
Tangential diameter of vessel lumina 200 micras or more (large). Tyloses common. Vessels per mm2 less than 6 (rare). Axial parenchyma aliform. Axial parenchyma confluent. Rays of two distinct sizes. Larger rays width 0. 1 mm or more and 2 mm or more in height.
Availability
Cites Status
Unrestricted
General Wood Description
Odor
The wood of this species has a pleasant smell when dry.
Color
The sapwood is not clearly differentiated, the heartwood is pink color.
Grain
The grain is frequently straight.
Texture
The wood is mostly coarse in texture.
Luster
The wood surfaces tend to be moderately to highly lustrous
Natural Durability
The genus Vochysia is reported to be prone to biological attack.
Natural durability index (1= Very high durability, 7=Vey low durability)
6
Resistance To Impregnation
Wood of Vochysia is reported to be permeable to preservative substances.
Wood Physical Properties
Basic Density or Specific Gravity (O.D. weight/vol. green) (g/cm³)
0.40
Air-dry Density (Weight and volume at 12%MC) (g/cm³)
0.43
Wood Chemical Properties
Wood Mechanical Properties
Workability
REFERENCED USES
End Uses Summary
HOUSING GENERAL, fittings, PLYWOOD AND VENEER, cores, PACKING, OTHER AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, moldings
General Housing
- 10 - Silica in Timbers
Fittings
- 19 - Silica in Timbers
Panels, Veneers
- 25 - Directory of Timber Trade Malaysia
Cores
- 27 - Embassy of Brazil in Japan
Packing
- 45 - Recopilación y Análisis de Estudios Tecnológicos de Maderas Peruanas
Molding
- 79 - Padronização da Nomenclatura Comercial Brasileira das Madeiras Tropicais Amazônicas, Sugestão
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