Ocotea porosa
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Ocotea porosa, commonly called imbuia or Brazilian walnut, is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. Its wood is very hard, and it is a major commercial timber species in Brazil.
Taxonomy and naming
It is often placed in the related genus, Phoebe. It is commonly called imbuia, and is also known as Brazilian walnut,[1] because its wood resembles that of some walnuts (to which it is not related).[2]
Portuguese common names (with variant spellings) include embuia, embúia, embuya, imbuia, imbúia, imbuya, canela-imbuia.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Habitat
The tree grows naturally in the subtropical montane Araucaria forests of southern Brazil, mostly in the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina (where it is the official state tree since 1973), and in smaller numbers in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. The species may also occur in adjacent Argentina and/or Paraguay.[3]
In its native habitat it is a threatened species.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Description
The trees typically reach Template:Cvt in height and Template:Cvt in trunk diameter.[4]
The wood is very hard, measuring 3,684 lbf (16,390 N) on the Janka scale. The wood is also fragrant[5] with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon (also a member of the Lauraceae).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Uses
The tree is a major commercial timber species in Brazil, used for high-end furniture, mostly as decorative veneers, and as flooring.[2]
References
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- Endemic flora of Brazil
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- Flora of Paraná (state)
- Flora of Rio de Janeiro (state)
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- Flora of Santa Catarina (state)
- Flora of São Paulo (state)
- Trees of mild maritime climate
- Vulnerable flora of South America
- Garden plants of South America
- Ornamental trees
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