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American cyrilla

Cyrilla racemiflora
Cyrillaceae Hardwood South America · North America 25 data values

American cyrilla — species record from The Wood Explorer historical and technical reference collection.

American cyrilla wood
American cyrilla
Historical Source Data Original source values are preserved 1 linked image 7 source references 2 linked countries

At a glance

Scientific nameCyrilla racemiflora
Trade / common nameAmerican cyrilla
FamilyCyrillaceae
RegionSouth America · North America
Uses
Charcoal, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Piling, Poles, Turnery, Wharf construction

Countries & Distribution

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Wood images

Linked historical images associated with this species record.

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Charcoal, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Piling, Poles, Turnery, Wharf construction

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Appearance

Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Purple
Red
Pink
Reddish brown
Pale brown
Historical Source Data
Sapwood Color
Paler than heartwood
Historical Source Data
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
High
Lustrous
Slightly lustrous
Historical Source Data

Uses & Applications

Common Uses
Charcoal, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Piling, Poles, Turnery, Wharf construction
Historical Source Data

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