Santos mahogany
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
A colpo d’occhio
Nome scientificoMyroxylon balsamum
Nome commerciale / comuneSantos mahogany
FamigliaLeguminosae
RegioneSouth America · Central America
Distribuzione
The range of this species extends over a wide area from southern Mexico southward through Central America to Argentina.
Usi
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boat building: framing, Bridge construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Chairs, Chemical derivatives, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory flooring, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Mine timbers, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Posts, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shingles, Sporting Goods, Stools, Structural work, Sub-flooring, Tables , Tool handles, Trimming, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wainscotting, Wardrobes
Paesi e distribuzione
Questi collegamenti ai paesi provengono direttamente dallo stesso ponte SQL paese–specie usato da Country Detail e Global Navigator.
🇦🇷Argentina
historical
🇧🇿Belize
historical
🇧🇴Bolivia
historical
🇧🇷Brazil
captured
🇨🇴Colombia
captured
🇨🇷Costa Rica
historical
🇪🇨Ecuador
historical
🇸🇻El Salvador
historical
🇬🇹Guatemala
historical
🇭🇳Honduras
historical
🇲🇽Mexico
historical
🇳🇮Nicaragua
historical
🇵🇦Panama
historical
🇵🇾Paraguay
historical
🇵🇪Peru
historical
🇺🇾Uruguay
historical
Immagini del legno
Immagini storiche collegate associate a questa scheda della specie.
Santos mahogany
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
Santos mahogany
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.
Lavorazione fine del legnoDettagli decorativiPiccoli oggetti artigianali
Cosa vorresti realizzare?
Spiega a Woodley cosa hai in mente. Woodley può aiutarti a valutare se Santos mahogany 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
Purple
Pink
Reddish brown
Dark brown
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Purplish
Darkens after prolonged exposure
Color variation is moderate between boards.
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
White to yellow
Well defined
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Medium
Lustrous
Pronounced
Medium to high
Usi e applicazioni
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boat building: framing, Bridge construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Chairs, Chemical derivatives, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory flooring, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Mine timbers, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Posts, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shingles, Sporting Goods, Stools, Structural work, Sub-flooring, Tables , Tool handles, Trimming, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wainscotting, Wardrobes
Product Sources
The ITTO reports that timber from this species is produced at a low volume. Export potential is rated as fair.
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