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| Wood Information |
| Bocote; Cordia spp. (hard-wooded, dark-colored Gerascanthus group) Family: Boraginaceae Canalete Common Names: Anacahuite, Baria (Cuba), Siricote, Bocote, Cupane, Amapa asta (Mexico), Canalete (Colombia, Venezuela), Louro pardo (Brazil), Loro negro (Argentina). Distribution: The several species of this group are found in northern Florida, West Indies, Central America, and southward to Brazil and Argentina. Tree: A small to large tree, sometimes 100 ft. tall. In Mexico the trees are found in Tropical Dry zones with precipitation of about 1,000 mm and up to 500 m elevations. Wood: Heartwood tobacco colored to reddish brown, with irregular dark brown or blackish streaks and variegations, with more or less of an oily or waxy appearance; rather sharply demarcated from the grayish or yellowish sapwood. Luster variable; texture fine to medium, grain variable; taste not distinctive; scent mild fragrant, at least when fresh. Uses: Fine furniture, cabinet work, turnery, flooring, rotary and sliced veneer, and rifle stocks. |
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