Aceite
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameCopaifera multijuga
Trade / common nameAceite
FamilyLeguminosae
RegionCentral America · South America
Distribution
It is found from the mid-Tapajs River in the east to Amazonas and Rondnia states in the west (Ducke 1949) on the south side of the Amazonas River; it is also found from the Trombetas River west into Amazonas on the north side. C. multijuga occurs in numerous habitats, from the terra firma forests, to the flooded and/or sandy margins of lakes and streams, to the cerrado forests of central Brazil. It occurs on both sandy and clayey soils, and generally occupies the upper canopy or may occasionally be an emergent.
Uses
Balusters, Beams, Bedroom suites, Blockboard, Boat building, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Casks, Concrete formwork, Construction, Cutting surfaces, Decks, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Domestic flooring, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Flooring, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , General carpentry, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling , Turnery
Countries & Distribution
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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
Yellow
Orange
Green/grey
Black
Red
Reddish brown
Copper pink brown
Contains dark streaks
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Green/Grey
Red
Brown
Yellow
Well defined
Pinkish
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Medium
High
Low
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Balusters, Beams, Bedroom suites, Blockboard, Boat building, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Casks, Concrete formwork, Construction, Cutting surfaces, Decks, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Domestic flooring, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Flooring, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , General carpentry, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling , Turnery
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