LAGUNO (Vochysia macrophylla)
Trade Name
Laguno
Scientific Name
Vochysia macrophylla Stafleu
Family
VOCHYSIACEAE
Common Names
Shambo Caspi (Peru); Corosito (Colombia); Laguno (Colombia); Laguno (Ecuador)
Description Of The Tree
Botanical Description
It is a dominant tree, it attains heights from 35 to 40 m, with a diameter at breast height between 60 to 80 cm. The boles are clear for two thirds of the total length. It presents low, round buttresses.
Natural Habitat
Vochysia macrophylla is found in the tropical rain forests, especially close to rivers and streams.
Natural Distribution
This species is reported to be common in the forests of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Wood Identification
Anatomic Description Of Wood
Wood diffuse porous. Occasionally vessels in tangential pattern. Occasionally vessels in dendritic pattern. Vessels solitary and in short radial multiples. Tangential diameter of vessel lumina 150 to 200 micras (medium). Vestured pits. Vessels per mm2 less than Paratracheal axial parenchyma scanty and/or vasicentric. Axial parenchyma aliform. Axial parenchyma confluent. Rays as wide or wider than the pores. Larger rays more than 4 seriate. Body ray cells procumbent with mostly 2 to 4 rows of upright and/or square marginal cells (Kribs-II). Fibers very thin walled. Non-septate fibers. Fibers with simple to minutely bordered pits.
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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 creamy white, the heartwood gradually changes into yellowish pink.
Grain
Straight or interlocked grain is common in this species.
Texture
The wood is reported to be frequently medium textured.
Luster
This species is moderate in luster.
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)
0.36
Air-dry Density (Weight and volume at 12%MC) (g/cm³)
0.38
Total shrinkage Tangential (Saturated to 0%MC) (%)
10.2
Total shrinkage Radial (Saturated to 0%MC) (%)
4.6
Recommended Dry Kiln Schedule
JUNAC-A
Dimensional stability ratio (Total Tangential Shrinkage %/Total Radial Shrinkage %)
2.2
Wood Chemical Properties
Wood Mechanical Properties
Workability
Sawing
Sawing of this species is easy.
Machining
This species is easy to machine.
Finishing
Wood of this species is easy to finish.
REFERENCED USES
End Uses Summary
HOUSING GENERAL, shutter boards, PLYWOOD AND VENEER, PACKING, NAVAL CONSTRUCTION
General Housing
- 10 - Silica in Timbers
Shutter Boards
- 20 - Prospect: The wood database
Panels, Veneers
- 25 - Directory of Timber Trade Malaysia
Packing
- 45 - Recopilación y Análisis de Estudios Tecnológicos de Maderas Peruanas
Shipbuilding
- 55 - Tropical Timber Atlas of Latin America
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