Terminalia amazonia
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| Terminalia amazonia | |
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| Leaves of Terminalia amazonia | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Combretaceae |
| Genus: | Terminalia |
| Species: | T. amazonia |
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| Terminalia amazonia (J.F.Gmel.) Exell | |
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Terminalia amazonia is a species of tree in the Combretaceae family. It is native to North America and South America[2] and has been used for commercial logging. The wood is hard and durable.[3] In Belize, Terminalia amazonia is widely located in the Mountain Pine Ridge.[4]
This species can grow up to 70m in height. It can reach a diameter of 1 to 3m. The bark is straight. At the beginning, the branches grow horizontally and the apex assumes a vertical position. The bark is thin (1 cm thick) and is grayish brown or yellow with a bitter taste. The leaves are small, dark green and glossy above and light green and opaque below.[5]
Vernacular names
Terminalia amazonia has different names in different countries. In Central America and Panama, it is known as roble coral, amarillón, canùx, naranjo, volador, amarillo real, guayabo de charco. In Mexico, it is referred as sombrerete and tepesuchil. In Cuba, the common names are guyo and chicharrón. In Belize it is referred as nargusta or bullywood. Arispin and acietuno are the common names for Venezuela. Lastly, in Colombia the common names for Terminalia amazonia are guayabo león and palo prieto.[5]
Ecology
Wood characteristics
The young part of the green wood is light grayish yellow and orange or yellowish when dry. The heart is a little darker and when dry, it acquires a reddish yellow color. There are an approximate average of 2 rings per cm.[5]
Uses
Because of the wood of Terminalia amazonia is hard and durable, it is used in general woodwork as well as in floors.[5]