Common names
Groenhart/Greenheart
Lapacho
Pau d’arco
Caixeta
Amapa
Scientific name
Chlorocardium rodiaei
Family
Lauraceae
Uses
Indoors as well as outdoors
Bridge joists, Cabinetmaking, Decorative veneer, Domestic flooring, Exterior trim & siding, Interior trim, Marine construction, Naval architecture, Railroad ties, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Barge fenders, Bedroom suites, Bridge beams, Bridge construction.
Tree description
Tree size
bole 15 – 18m,
tree height 25- 45 m
Diameter:
45 – 100 cm
Log shape:
straight, cylindrical tree base with rootspurs or buttresses.
Wood description:
Sapwood: distinct, yellowish
Heartwood: olive brown to blackish with lighter or dark streaks
Grain: slightly or highly interlocked
Texture: fine to medium
Technological characteristics:
Green density (g/cm3): 1.28
Air dry density at 12 % mc: 1.05
Basic specific gravity: 0.96
Mechanical properties:
Bending strength at 12 % MC (N/mm2): 180
Modules of elasticity (MOE) at 12 % (N/mm2): 18300
Crushing strength at 12 % (N/mm2): 97
Processing:
Sawing: difficult, power required, blunting effect; moderate
Drying: slow drying, US kiln schedule T3-m C1 for 25 to 38mm
Machining: moderate difficult, power required
Nailing: pre boring recommended
Finishing: good
Veneering: pre-steaming before slicing recommended
Gluing: with special precautions
Natural durability:
Decay fungi: very good
Termites: very good
Marine bores: poor to moderate
Available in sawn wood in the measurements
(inches)
1’’ x 3’’
1” x 4”
1” x 6”
All your required dimensions are welcome and can be negotiated.