Difference between revisions of "Cocuswood"
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[[File:Cocuswood flute MFA1989204 .jpg|thumb|English flute<br>MFA# 1989.204]] | [[File:Cocuswood flute MFA1989204 .jpg|thumb|English flute<br>MFA# 1989.204]] | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
* Can grow to 20-30 feet with long drooping branches | * Can grow to 20-30 feet with long drooping branches | ||
| − | * Leaves are small and waxy. They are | + | * Leaves are small and waxy. They are compound but often appear simple. |
* Fruits have bright yellow flowers | * Fruits have bright yellow flowers | ||
* Density = 75 ppcf | * Density = 75 ppcf | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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| + | * The Wood Database: [https://www.wood-database.com/cocuswood/ Cocuswood] | ||
* F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 | * F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:41, 1 July 2022
Description
A dense, black ebony-like wood obtained from the Brya ebenus trees native to Central America and the Caribbean islands. Cocuswood is a slow-growing tree that has brittle, black heartwood with a fine uniform texture. It is used for inlays, brush backs, parquet, and musical instruments (especially flutes, clarinets, oboes and bagpipes).
Synonyms and Related Terms
Brya ebenus; Cocus wood; cocoswood; cocswood; Jamaica ebony; Jamaica rain tree; West Indian ebony; green ebony; espino de sabana, granadillo,
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Can grow to 20-30 feet with long drooping branches
- Leaves are small and waxy. They are compound but often appear simple.
- Fruits have bright yellow flowers
- Density = 75 ppcf
Resources and Citations
- The Wood Database: Cocuswood
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brya_ebenus (accessed October 2020)