Local name: Rode Kabbes Scientific Name: Andira inermis Other Common Names: Acapurana, Ajunado, Almendro, Almendro cimarron, Almendro de rio, Angelim, Arenillo, Barbosquillo, Black plum, Cabbage angelim, Cuilimbuco, False mahogany, Guacamayo, Maquilla, Moca, Partridge wood, Rode kabbes  

End uses Interior and exterior joinery, carpentry, cabinets, turnery, flooring, sleepers, marine constructions  

Tree description Bole length Bole 12-20m; tree height 30 – 35m Diameter 0.60 – 1.20m Log shape Straight, either cylindrical or slightly irregular; tree base unbuttressed  

Wood description Sapwood Distinct, pale brown to grayish yellow Heartwood Pink brown to red brown with pale veins Grain Straight or interlocked Texture Coarse  

Technological characteristics  

Physical properties Green density: (g/cm3) 1.18 Air dry density at 12% MC: (g/cm3) 0.80 – 0.88 Total tangential shrinkage: (%) 9.4 Total radial shrinkage: (%) 4.8 Total volumetric shrinkage: (%) 12.6  

Mechanical properties Bending strength at 12% MC: (N/mm2) 144 Modulus of elasticity (MOE) at 12% MC: (N/mm2) 18200 Crushing strength at 12% MC: (N/mm2) 75  

Processing Drying: Easy, little degrade. US kiln schedule T3 – D2 for 25 – 38 mm stock Nailing: Pre-boring necessary; tends to split Finishing: Good; special care required Veneering: good

Natural durability Decay fungi: Good Termites Moderate Marine borers: Poor Available in sawn wood in the measurements (inches) 1’’ x 3’’

1” x 4”

1” x 6”

1” x 8” 2’’ x 3’’

2” x 4”

2” x 6”

2” x 8”