Species
Timber Species
The following are species that are commonly used by BTW. For additional information on the use of other species…
Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiaei)
Scientific name (name)
Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiaei)
family
Lauraceae
Other names
Sipiri
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Darina (Dinizia excelsa)
Scientific name (name)
Darina (Dinizia excelsa)
family
Leguminosae
Other names
Angelim vermelho, Angelim pedra
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Purpleheart (Peltogyne pubescens)
Scientific name (name)
Purpleheart (Peltogyne pubescens)
family
Caesalpiniaceae (Leguminosae)
Other names
Amaranth Nazareno, Pau Roxo, Bois Violet, Barabu
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Locust (Hymenaea courbaril)
Scientific name (name)
Locust (Hymenaea courbaril)
family
Caesalpiniaceae
Other names
Gaupinal
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Wallaba (Eperua falcata)
Scientific name (name)
Wallaba (Eperua falcata)
family
Caesalpiniaceae
Other names
Bois, sabre, Wapa gris, Uapa, Apa.
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