Tropical timber species
2 tropical timber species
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JARRAH
Uses:
Uses:
- Structures and panels
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Industrial usage and heavy work
- Shipbuilding
- Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.820
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
20090
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Oceania
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
JATOBA
Uses:
Uses:
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Industrial usage and heavy work
- Shipbuilding
- Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.940
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
23460
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016
For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.




