Haiari
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameAlexa imperatricis
Trade / common nameHaiari
FamilyLeguminosae
RegionSouth America
Distribution
Found in the Venezuelan Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, and the Brazilian Amazon region. Often dominant on the light-colored sands of the northwest and upper Mozaruni district and the Pakaraima Mountains in Guyana.
Uses
Boxes and crates, Construction, Furniture, Interior construction, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Veneer: decorative
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Yellow
Red
Brown
Orange
White
Purple
Green/grey
Tan
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Yellowish tan
White to cream
Reddish brown
Greenish to greyish
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Green/Grey
White to yellow
Straw colored to grayish-white
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Low
Medium
Slightly lustrous
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Boxes and crates, Construction, Furniture, Interior construction, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Veneer: decorative
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