Curupi
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameSapium insigne
Trade / common nameCurupi
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
RegionSouth America · Caribbean · Southern Asia · Central America
Distribution
The genus Sapium is very well represented throughout tropical America, from Mexico and the West Indies to Uruguay and Argentina.
Uses
Boxes and crates, Building materials, Casks, Core Stock, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Fiberboard, Figured veneer, Furniture , General carpentry, Interior construction, Interior trim, Millwork, Musical instruments: percussion, Packing cases, Particleboard, Plain veneer, Plywood, Rustic furniture, Structural plywood, Tables , Utility furniture, Utility plywood, Veneer
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
Linked historical images associated with this species record.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Red
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Whitish, yellowish, or light brown
White to cream
Greenish to greyish
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Yellow
Not clearly differentiated from the heartwood
Cream colored to light brown or reddish brown, or pale yellow to pale brown
Luster
Medium
Low
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Boxes and crates, Building materials, Casks, Core Stock, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Fiberboard, Figured veneer, Furniture , General carpentry, Interior construction, Interior trim, Millwork, Musical instruments: percussion, Packing cases, Particleboard, Plain veneer, Plywood, Rustic furniture, Structural plywood, Tables , Utility furniture, Utility plywood, Veneer
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