Paran pine
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameAraucaria angustifolia
Trade / common nameParan pine
FamilyAraucariaceae
RegionSouth America · Southern Africa
Distribution
Botanical distribution covers parts of Paraguay and Argentina and the Brazilian plateau region of Rio Grande do Sui, Santa Catharina, and Parana. Commercial exploitation has been centered in the State of Parana.
Uses
Baskets, Beams, Bedroom suites, Blockboard, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Cooperages, Cutting surfaces, Decks, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Door, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Food containers, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Ladders, Light construction, Matches, Millwork, Moldings, Musical instruments, Paneling, Particleboard, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Shingles, Sporting Goods, Tables, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative
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.
Brown
Red
Yellow
Purple
Black
Highly variable
Tan
Orange
Pale brown
Dark brown
Reddish brown
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Light tan
Color varies considerably
Bright red streaks on a natural brown backround occassionally
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Green/Grey
Grey
Orange
White to yellow
Paler than heartwood
Slight grayish or dirty hue
Similar to ponderosa pine in appearance
Orange-Yellow to gray-yellow
Luster
Low
Slightly lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Baskets, Beams, Bedroom suites, Blockboard, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Cooperages, Cutting surfaces, Decks, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Door, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Food containers, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Ladders, Light construction, Matches, Millwork, Moldings, Musical instruments, Paneling, Particleboard, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Shingles, Sporting Goods, Tables, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative
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