Arvore-da-chuva (Melanoxylon brauna)
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: Arvore-da-chuva, Barauna, Barauna parda, Brauna, Brauna preta, Canela amarela, Garauna, Grauna, Grauna parda, Grauna preta, Guirauma, Ibira-una, Ibirauna, Ibirauva, Maria preta, Maria-preta de mata, Maria-preta do campo, Muirauna, Parovauna, Perovauna, Rabo de macaco
Distributed in: Brazil (Latin America)
Common uses: Bridge construction, Flooring, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery (external): ground contact, Mine timbers, Posts, Railroad ties, Structural work, Vehicle parts, Wheel spokes
Tree size: Tree height is 30-40 m
Colors: the heart isRed, Whiteand the sapwoodWhite, White to yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureMedium to coarseand the lusterMedium
Natural durability: Perishable, Very durable
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is straight
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Response to hand tools: Easy to machine
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Density (dry weight) = 67-75 lbs/cu.ft Density (dry weight) = 61-67 lbs/cu. ft Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft
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