Scientific Name
Ehretia tinifolia
Trade Name
Anacahuite
Family Name
Boraginaceae
Common Names
Anacahuite, Anacua, Anagua, Arrayan, Bec, Beec, Bois de rose noir, Capulin, Chene noir, Cimarrona, Filiere, Manzana, Manzanillo, Manzanita, Muneco baboso, Nandimbo, Quiebrahacha, Roble, Roble prieto, Roblillo, Sauco
Regions of Distribution
Central America, Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution [VIEW MAP]
Mexico
Common Uses
Joinery, Millwork
Heartwood Color
| Red | ||||||||||||
| Brown | ||||||||||||
| Purple | ||||||||||||
| Greenish to greyish | ||||||||||||
| Brown |
Grain
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Straight |
| Straight |
Texture
| Fine | ||||||||||||
| Fine |
Luster
| Slightly lustrous |
Natural Durability
| Susceptible to insect attack | ||||||||||||
| Resistant to powder post beetles | ||||||||||||
| Moderately durable | ||||||||||||
| Non durable |
Tree Size
| Bark width is 25-30 mm | ||||||||||||
| Tree height is 30-40 m |
Response to Hand Tools
| Easy to machine |
Polishing
| Satisfactory results |
Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
References
Fors, A.J.,1965,Maderas Cubanas,Inst. Nac. Ref. Agraria La Habara
Record, S.J., Hess, R.W.,1943,Timbers of the New World,Yale University Press
Schiffino, J.,1945,Riqueza Forestal Dominicana (Three volumes,Secretaria de Estado de Agric. Ind. y Trabajo