Gumbo-limbo
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
A colpo d’occhio
Nome scientificoBursera simaruba
Nome commerciale / comuneGumbo-limbo
FamigliaBurseraceae
RegioneCaribbean · South America · Central America · Western Europe · North America
Distribuzione
Of common occurrence in southern Florida, the West Indies, southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The tree is not exacting as to site and moisture conditions but reaches its best development in lowland forests. On some sites it occurs as pure or nearly pure forests.
Usi
Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Casks, Charcoal, Concrete formwork, Core Stock, Flooring, Foundation posts, Fuelwood, General carpentry, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Marine construction, Matchboxes, Matches, Packing cases, Particleboard, Plywood corestock, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Stakes, Structural plywood, Toothpicks, Toys, Utility plywood, Veneer
Paesi e distribuzione
Questi collegamenti ai paesi provengono direttamente dallo stesso ponte SQL paese–specie usato da Country Detail e Global Navigator.
🇦🇬Antigua and Barbuda
native
🇦🇼Aruba
native
🇧🇸Bahamas
historical
🇨🇴Colombia
captured
🇨🇷Costa Rica
historical
🇨🇺Cuba
historical
🇨🇼Curaçao
native
🇩🇲Dominica
native
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
historical
🇬🇩Grenada
native
🇬🇵Guadeloupe
historical
🇭🇹Haiti
historical
🇭🇳Honduras
historical
🇯🇲Jamaica
historical
🇲🇽Mexico
historical
🇲🇸Montserrat
native
🇳🇱Netherlands
historical
🇵🇦Panama
historical
🇵🇷Puerto Rico
historical
🇧🇱Saint Barthélemy
native
🇰🇳Saint Kitts and Nevis
native
🇱🇨Saint Lucia
native
🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago
historical
🇹🇨Turks and Caicos Islands
native
🇺🇸United States
captured
🇻🇪Venezuela
historical
Immagini del legno
Immagini storiche collegate associate a questa scheda della specie.
Gumbo-limbo
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
Gumbo-limbo
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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.
Fine woodworkingDecorative detailsSmall crafted objects
Cosa vorresti realizzare?
Spiega a Woodley cosa hai in mente. Woodley può aiutarti a valutare se Gumbo-limbo 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
Black
Red
Purple
White to cream
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Pale brown
Yellowish brown
Whitish
Light brown
It is similar in appearance to Cottonwood, but is slightly darker and more lustrous.
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Green/Grey
Pink
Creamy white
Color not distinct from heartwood
Blends into heartwood
Color darkens as the sapwood merges gradually into the heartwood
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Medium
Lustrous
Moderate to high
Usi e applicazioni
Common Uses
Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Casks, Charcoal, Concrete formwork, Core Stock, Flooring, Foundation posts, Fuelwood, General carpentry, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Marine construction, Matchboxes, Matches, Packing cases, Particleboard, Plywood corestock, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Stakes, Structural plywood, Toothpicks, Toys, Utility plywood, Veneer
Product Sources
Although Gumbo-limbo is abundant within its growth range it is not considered a major timber in international commerce. It is of little importance in the building trade because of its low strength and poor weathering qualities. It is sometimes found on the U.S. market in the form of low grade plywood from Mexico.
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