Bois corne
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameByrsonima crassifolia
Trade / common nameBois corne
FamilyMalpighiaceae
RegionSouth America · Caribbean · Central America · Western Europe · North America
Uses
Cabinetmaking, Charcoal, Flooring, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Turnery
Countries & Distribution
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🇧🇴Bolivia
historical
🇧🇷Brazil
captured
🇨🇺Cuba
historical
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
historical
🇬🇫French Guiana
historical
🇬🇹Guatemala
historical
🇭🇳Honduras
historical
🇲🇽Mexico
historical
🇳🇱Netherlands
historical
🇵🇾Paraguay
historical
🇵🇪Peru
historical
🇵🇷Puerto Rico
historical
🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago
historical
🇺🇸United States
captured
Wood images
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Bois corne
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
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Red
Brown
Pink
Yellow
Orange
Purple
Reddish brown
Pale red to pink
Greenish to greyish
Sapwood Color
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Pink
Brown
Yellow
Red
Paler than heartwood
Luster
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Medium
Low
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Cabinetmaking, Charcoal, Flooring, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Turnery
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