Black poisonwood
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Nom scientifiqueMetopium brownei
Nom commercial / communBlack poisonwood
FamilleAnacardiaceae
RégionCaribbean · Central America · Western Europe · North America
Distribution
The species occurs in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, northern Guatemala, Belize, and from the Yucatan to Vera Cruz in Mexico. It is often found growing alongside Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) in calcareous soils.
Usages
Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Charcoal, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Core Stock, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares ord>
Pays et distribution
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Images du bois
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Apparence
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Yellow
Brown
Orange
Red
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Reddish brown
The material has a slight tendency to check and warp during kiln-drying
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Pink
White to yellow
Well defined
Yellowish brue mahogany (Swietenia ). It is very decorative, when properly sawn, and is highly suitable for making fine furniture, cabinets, interior fittings and panelling
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Medium
Lustrous
Slightly lustrous
Pronounced
Golden luster
Usages et applications
Common Uses
Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Charcoal, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Core Stock, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares ord>
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