Alerce
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Nombre científicoFitzroya cupressoides
Nombre comercial / comúnAlerce
FamiliaCupressaceae
RegiónSouth America
Distribución
The species occurs in the central region of Chile and in the Province of Chubut in southern Argentina. It grows primarily on marshy sites, and may also be found at higher elevations on Isla de Chiloe and in Patagonia. It form dense and nearly pure stands
Usos
Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: masts, Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Cigar boxes, Construction, Cooperages, Flooring, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture components, Furniture, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Light construction, Mathematical instruments, Mine timbers, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Particleboard, Pencil, Piling, Plywood, Poles, Pulp/Paper products, Shakes, Shingles, Sporting Goods, Toys, Vats
Países y distribución
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Imágenes de madera
Imágenes históricas vinculadas asociadas con este registro de especie.
Proyectos e inspiración
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Las imágenes de proyectos son ejemplos ilustrativos de inspiración, no fotografías para identificar la especie. La idoneidad debe comprobarse con los datos de la especie y los requisitos del proyecto.
Carpintería finaDetalles decorativosObjetos artesanales pequeños
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Cuéntele a Woodley lo que tiene en mente. Woodley puede ayudarle a explorar si Alerce es adecuado y orientarle sobre los próximos pasos.
La orientación del proyecto puede basarse en este registro de especie, sus propiedades y sus usos documentados.
Apariencia
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Black
Green/grey
Reddish brown
Red
Brown, red, dark reddish brown with nearly black stripes after prolonged exposure
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
The heartwood is described as a distinct brownish red in color, and is similar in appearance to California redwood (Sequoia).
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Green/Grey
Brown
White-Yellow
Well defined
Paler than heartwood
The sapwood is a lighter color than the heartwood and is often clearly differentiated from the heartwood.
Luster
Low
Usos y aplicaciones
Common Uses
Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: masts, Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Cigar boxes, Construction, Cooperages, Flooring, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture components, Furniture, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Light construction, Mathematical instruments, Mine timbers, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Particleboard, Pencil, Piling, Plywood, Poles, Pulp/Paper products, Shakes, Shingles, Sporting Goods, Toys, Vats
Product Sources
Alerce timber of large sizes and of good quality are still available from existing supplies of large, old trees.
The International Tropical Timbers Organization reports that only small quantities of Alerce are marketed because of the low number of trees remaining in the forest
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