Species Profile · The Wood Explorer

Christusdorn

Ilex aquilifolium

Aquifoliaceae Hardwood Western Europe · Northern Europe 37 data values

Christusdorn — species record from The Wood Explorer historical and technical reference collection.

Christusdorn

Historical Source Data Original source values are preserved 1 linked image 12 source references 2 linked countries

At a glance

Scientific nameIlex aquilifolium

Trade / common nameChristusdorn

FamilyAquifoliaceae

RegionWestern Europe · Northern Europe

Uses

Bearings & bushings, Billiard-cue butts, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Charcoal, Musical instruments, Turnery, Veneer: decorative

Countries & Distribution

These country connections come directly from the same SQL country–species bridge used by Country Detail and the Global Navigator.

🇩🇪Germany

Western Europe · DEU

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🇬🇧United Kingdom

Northern Europe · GBR

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Wood images

Linked historical images associated with this species record.

Christusdorn

Captured from the historical species datasheet.

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Bearings & bushings, Billiard-cue butts, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Charcoal, Musical instruments, Turnery, Veneer: decorative

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Appearance

Heartwood color

Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.

Brown

Red

Yellow

Orange

Purple

White

Black

Green/grey

White to cream

Greenish to greyish

Historical Source Data

Sapwood Color

Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.

White

Yellow

Same as heartwood

Historical Source Data

Luster

Medium

Low

Historical Source Data

Uses & Applications

Common Uses

Bearings & bushings, Billiard-cue butts, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Charcoal, Musical instruments, Turnery, Veneer: decorative

Historical Source Data

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