Long John
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameTriplaris spp.
Trade / common nameLong John
FamilyPolygonaceae
RegionCentral America · South America
Distribution
Several species in the Triplaris genus are reported to occur from southern Mexico through Central America and tropical South America. They are reported to grow predominantly in swamps and are also common on low riverbanks in Surinam. The trees are sometimes found in pure stands on abandoned clearings.
Uses
Boxes and crates, Building materials, Dining-room furniture, Fiberboard, Furniture , Furniture components, Interior construction, Joinery, Millwork, Packing cases, Particleboard
Countries & Distribution
These country connections come directly from the same SQL country–species bridge used by Country Detail and the Global Navigator.
🇧🇿Belize
historical
🇧🇴Bolivia
historical
🇧🇷Brazil
captured
🇨🇴Colombia
historical
🇨🇷Costa Rica
historical
🇪🇨Ecuador
historical
🇸🇻El Salvador
historical
🇬🇫French Guiana
historical
🇬🇹Guatemala
historical
🇬🇾Guyana
historical
🇭🇳Honduras
historical
🇵🇦Panama
historical
🇵🇾Paraguay
historical
🇵🇪Peru
historical
🇸🇷Suriname
historical
🇺🇾Uruguay
historical
🇻🇪Venezuela
historical
Wood images
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Pinkish brown
Grey brown
Sapwood Color
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
Medium
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Boxes and crates, Building materials, Dining-room furniture, Fiberboard, Furniture , Furniture components, Interior construction, Joinery, Millwork, Packing cases, Particleboard
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