Apisie-ie
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameMezilauris itauba
Trade / common nameApisie-ie
FamilyLauraceae
RegionSouth America
Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Bridge construction, Cooperages, Door, Flooring, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Piling, Poles, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Structural work, Tool handles, Turnery, Veneer: decorative
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Apisie-ie
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Yellow
Sapwood Color
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White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Luster
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Medium
High
Lustrous
Dull
Slightly lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Bridge construction, Cooperages, Door, Flooring, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Piling, Poles, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Structural work, Tool handles, Turnery, Veneer: decorative
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