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Aji-canel

Drimys granatensis

Winteraceae Hardwood South America · Central America 27 data values

Aji-canel — species record from The Wood Explorer historical and technical reference collection.

Historical Source Data Original source values are preserved 0 linked images 9 source references 3 linked countries

At a glance

Scientific nameDrimys granatensis

Trade / common nameAji-canel

FamilyWinteraceae

RegionSouth America · Central America

Uses

Boxes and crates, Charcoal, Furniture, Joinery, Light construction, Paneling, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Turnery

Countries & Distribution

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

🇨🇱Chile

South America · CHL

historical

🇨🇷Costa Rica

Central America · CRI

historical

🇲🇽Mexico

Central America · MEX

historical

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Appearance

Heartwood color

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

Brown

Red

Purple

Yellow to golden-yellow to orange

Pale red to pink

Pale brown

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Sapwood Color

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

White

Yellow

White to yellow

Different than heartwood

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Luster

Dull

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Uses & Applications

Common Uses

Boxes and crates, Charcoal, Furniture, Joinery, Light construction, Paneling, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Turnery

Historical Source Data

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