BREA CASPI (Caraipa jaramilloi)
Trade Name
Brea Caspi
Scientific Name
Caraipa jaramilloi Vasquez
Family
CLUSIACEAE
Common Names
Brea Caspi (Peru)
Description Of The Tree
Botanical Description
The tree reaches a height of 25 m, with a diameter of 50 to 100 cm. The logs are reported to be straight and cylindrical, without buttresses.
Natural Habitat
A species of terra firme forest, it is found in dry lands or close to the river banks in temporarily inundable areas.
Natural Distribution
The geographical range for this species is the Amazonian rain forest of Peru. It grows in the Loreto, Ucayali and Madre de Dios area.
Wood Identification
Anatomic Description Of Wood
Occasionally vessels in dendritic pattern. Vessels exclusively solitary (over 90%). Paratracheal axial parenchyma scanty and/or vasicentric. Rays exclusively uniseriate.
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Wood Micro Photo Of Transversal Section
Availability
Cites Status
Unrestricted
General Wood Description
Odor
Odor and taste are indistinct.
Color
The sapwood is not clearly differentiated, the heartwood is light reddish brown
Grain
Interlocked grain is reported in this species.
Texture
This wood has a somewhat medium texture.
Luster
It is reported to be moderate in luster.
Natural durability index (1= Very high durability, 7=Vey low durability)
3
Wood Physical Properties
Basic Density or Specific Gravity (O.D. weight/vol. green) (g/cm³)
0.55
Air-dry Density (Weight and volume at 12%MC) (g/cm³)
0.60
Wood Chemical Properties
Wood Mechanical Properties
Workability
REFERENCED USES
End Uses Summary
HOUSING GENERAL, flooring, panelling
General Housing
- 10 - Silica in Timbers
Flooring
- 14 - Handbook of Hardwoods
Paneling
- 18 - W3TROPICOS Missouri Botanical Garden
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