Mecrusse
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Nome scientificoAndrostachys johnsonii
Nome commerciale / comuneMecrusse
FamigliaEuphorbiaceae
RegioneSouthern Africa · Eastern Africa
Distribuzione
Found in Southeast Africa, in mountainous areas along streams, frequently in pure stands. The tree is an East African wood occurring southwards from Tanzania to the northern part of South Africa.
Usi
Agricultural implements, Barge fenders, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Bridge beams, Bridge construction, Bridge joists, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Foundation posts, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Harbor work, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Marine construction, Mine timbers, Musical instruments, Naval architecture, Piling, Poles, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wharf construction, Wheel spokes, Wheels
Paesi e distribuzione
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Immagini del legno
Immagini storiche collegate associate a questa scheda della specie.
Mecrusse
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 Mecrusse 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
Red
Pale brown
Reddish brown
Light brown
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Yellow
White
White to yellow
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
Medium
Lustrous
Usi e applicazioni
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Barge fenders, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Bridge beams, Bridge construction, Bridge joists, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Foundation posts, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Harbor work, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Marine construction, Mine timbers, Musical instruments, Naval architecture, Piling, Poles, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wharf construction, Wheel spokes, Wheels
Product Sources
The ITTO reports that timber production from this species is regular. The material is mainly used locally.
Although Angelim is a fairly common tree, it is exported in very limited quantities, and is priced in the moderately high range, when available.
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