Difference between revisions of "Canarium"
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| − | ''Canarium schweinfurthii''; | + | ''Canarium schweinfurthii''; aïélé (Fr.) |
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| − | * | + | * F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
Revision as of 06:40, 24 July 2013
Description
Timber from any of the oily, tropical trees of the family Canarium, such as the Canarium schweinfurthii tree, native to Nigeria and Ghana. Canarium wood is a light pinkish brown in color. It is often stained as a mahogany substitute for use in flooring, furniture and cabinetry. Canarium wood has a tendency to warp and is prone to insect attack. Some canarium trees exude a resin, called elemi, which is used in varnishes and inks.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Canarium schweinfurthii; aïélé (Fr.)
| Density | 33 ppcf |
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Authority
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998