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Quebracho colorado
Schinopsis spp.
ANACARDIACEAE
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)
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.
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)
South of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and the North of Argentina.
Dermatitis is reported to be induced in sensitive individuals by the contact with the branches, leaves or sawdust of this species.
Simple perforation plates. Occasionally multiple perforation plates. Intervessel pits medium, 7 to 10 micras. Rays 1 to 4 seriate. Septate fibers present.
Unrestricted
The timber of this species has a bitter taste due to its high tannin content.
The sapwood is yellowish white, clearly differentiated from the heartwood which is reddish brown.
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The grain is usually interlocked.
It is reported as very durable.
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The heartwood is extremely resistant to preservative treatment.
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This species is difficult to cut because of its hardness.
Planing of this species is reported to be difficult.
Boring of this species is reported to be difficult.
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