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Amris wood

Amyris balsamifera

Rutaceae Hardwood South America 23 data values

Amris wood — species record from The Wood Explorer historical and technical reference collection.

Amris wood

Historical Source Data Original source values are preserved 1 linked image 9 source references 1 linked country

At a glance

Scientific nameAmyris balsamifera

Trade / common nameAmris wood

FamilyRutaceae

RegionSouth America

Uses

Cabinetmaking, Fuelwood, Furniture, Poles, Turnery, Veneer: decorative

Countries & Distribution

These country connections come directly from the same SQL country–species bridge used by Country Detail and the Global Navigator.

🇨🇴Colombia

South America · COL

captured

Wood images

Linked historical images associated with this species record.

Amris wood

Captured from the historical species datasheet.

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Cabinetmaking, Fuelwood, Furniture, Poles, Turnery, Veneer: decorative

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Appearance

Heartwood color

Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.

Brown

Green/grey

Red

White

Yellow

Pink

Orange

White to cream

Pale brown

Historical Source Data

Sapwood Color

Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.

Red

Brown

Yellow

White

White to yellow

Well defined

Historical Source Data

Luster

Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.

Medium

Low

Lustrous

Historical Source Data

Uses & Applications

Common Uses

Cabinetmaking, Fuelwood, Furniture, Poles, Turnery, Veneer: decorative

Historical Source Data

Full Technical Species Profile

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