HUAMANCHILCA (Gordonia fruticosa)
Trade Name
Huamanchilca
Scientific Name
Gordonia fruticosa (Schrad.) H. Keng
Family
THEACEAE
Common Names
Huamanchilca (Peru)
Scientific Name Synonyms
Wikstroemia fruticosa Schrad.; Lindleya semiserrata Nees; Laplacea intermedia Benth.; Laplacea fruticosa (Schrad.) Kobuski; Haemocharis semiserrata (Nees) Mart.; Gordonia planchonii H. Keng; Gordonia humboldtii H. Keng
Description Of The Tree
Botanical Description
The trees are reported to reach heights of 30 m, with trunk diameters ranging from 70 to 80 cm. They develop straight and cylindrical boles up to one third of the total height. It presents small buttresses up to 50 cm tall.
Natural Habitat
The natural growth range of this species is all the basin of the Amazon river.
Natural Distribution
In Peru it is reported to occur in the departments of Pasco, Huanuco, Loreto, Junin and Puno.
Wood Identification
Anatomic Description Of Wood
Vessels per mm2 more than 20 (very abundant). Vessels exclusively solitary (over 90%). Tangential diameter of vessel lumina 100 micras or less (very small). Occasionally axial parenchyma absent or extremely rare, non visible with magnifying glass (8x). Apotracheal axial parenchyma diffuse and/or diffuse in aggregates.
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Wood Micro Photo Of Transversal Section
Availability
Cites Status
Unrestricted
General Wood Description
Color
The sapwood is differentiated, it is pinkish white, the heartwood is reddish brown when dry.
Grain
The grain is frequently interlocked.
Texture
Texture is reported to be medium to coarse.
Luster
Luster is described as moderate to high.
Natural durability index (1= Very high durability, 7=Vey low durability)
4
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
Drying Defects
Ease of Drying: It is reported to dry rapidly. Drying Defects: Warping and checking can develop. Risk of collapse and casehardening is also reported. Kiln Schedules: Careful drying is recommended.
Wood Chemical Properties
Wood Mechanical Properties
Workability
Machining
It is easy to machine.
REFERENCED USES
End Uses Summary
HOUSING GENERAL, FURNITURE AND CABINETS
General Housing
- 10 - Silica in Timbers
Furniture Cabinets
- 21 - Tropical timbers of the world. Part III-Southeast Asian and Oceanian Species.
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