Guarea
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Nome scientificoGuarea thompsonii
Nome commerciale / comuneGuarea
FamigliaMeliaceae
RegioneMiddle Africa · Western Africa · Africa · Eastern Africa
Distribuzione
This species is found in Cameroon, Congo, Cte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Zaire. It is a shade tolerant species found in moist and evergreen forest hillsides.
Usi
Boat building (general), Boat building, Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Core Stock, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Mine timbers, Office furniture, Paneling, Plain veneer, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Shipbuilding, Stools, Structural plywood, Tables , Turnery, Utility furniture, Utility plywood, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes
Paesi e distribuzione
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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 Guarea 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
Yellow
Purple
Black
Pink
Orange
Pale red to pink
Reddish brown
Pale brown
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Darkens with age
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Green/Grey
Well defined
Pinkish
Paler than heartwood
White to yellow
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Medium
High
Lustrous
Pronounced
Dull
Usi e applicazioni
Common Uses
Boat building (general), Boat building, Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Core Stock, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Mine timbers, Office furniture, Paneling, Plain veneer, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Shipbuilding, Stools, Structural plywood, Tables , Turnery, Utility furniture, Utility plywood, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes
Product Sources
The ITTO reports that the species is an important and regular source of timber for export.
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