Ataa
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
A colpo d’occhio
Nome scientificoPentaclethra macrophylla
Nome commerciale / comuneAtaa
FamigliaLeguminosae
RegioneMiddle Africa · Western Africa · Africa
Distribuzione
The species is widely distributed in tropical Africa. It is also often cultivated as a roadside tree.
Usi
Agricultural implements, Barge fenders, Boat building (general), Bridge construction, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Charcoal, Construction, Crossties, Decks, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Excelsior, Factory construction, Flooring, Fuelwood, Handles, Harbor work, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Marine construction, Millwork, Mine timbers, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Piling, Poles, Raft floats, Rafts, Railroad ties, Shafts/Handles, Shipbuilding, Sporting Goods, Sub-flooring, Tool handles, Vats, Vehicle parts, Wharf construction
Paesi e distribuzione
Questi collegamenti ai paesi provengono direttamente dallo stesso ponte SQL paese–specie usato da Country Detail e Global Navigator.
🇦🇴Angola
historical
🇧🇯Benin
historical
🇨🇲Cameroon
historical
🇨🇬Congo
historical
🇨🇮Côte d'Ivoire
historical
🇨🇩Democratic Republic of the Congo
historical
🇬🇦Gabon
captured
🇬🇭Ghana
historical
🇬🇳Guinea
historical
🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau
historical
🇱🇷Liberia
historical
🇳🇬Nigeria
historical
🇸🇳Senegal
historical
🇸🇱Sierra Leone
historical
Immagini del legno
Immagini storiche collegate associate a questa scheda della specie.
Progetti e ispirazione
Esplora possibili applicazioni, poi comunica a Woodley ciò che desideri realizzare.
Le immagini dei progetti sono esempi illustrativi di ispirazione, non fotografie per l’identificazione della specie. L’idoneità va verificata rispetto ai dati della specie e ai requisiti del progetto.
Lavorazione fine del legnoDettagli decorativiPiccoli oggetti artigianali
Cosa vorresti realizzare?
Spiega a Woodley cosa hai in mente. Woodley può aiutarti a valutare se Ataa è adatto e guidare i prossimi passi.
I suggerimenti per il progetto possono basarsi su questa scheda della specie, sulle sue proprietà e sugli usi documentati.
Aspetto
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Yellow
Reddish brown
Greenish to greyish
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White to yellow
Well defined
Different than heartwood
Same as heartwood
Paler than heartwood
The sapwood is pale gray-brown or white, and is not always clearly demarcated from the heartwood
Luster
Lustrous
Usi e applicazioni
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Barge fenders, Boat building (general), Bridge construction, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Charcoal, Construction, Crossties, Decks, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Excelsior, Factory construction, Flooring, Fuelwood, Handles, Harbor work, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Marine construction, Millwork, Mine timbers, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Piling, Poles, Raft floats, Rafts, Railroad ties, Shafts/Handles, Shipbuilding, Sporting Goods, Sub-flooring, Tool handles, Vats, Vehicle parts, Wharf construction
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