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Platymiscium spp

Trebol, Macacauba, Macawood, Cristobal, Granadillo

The Cristobal, also known as Granadillo, grows throughout Continental tropical America from southern Mexico to the Brazilian Amazon region, and Trinidad. It can grow up to 80 feet with a diameter ranging from 28 to 42 inches.

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Benefits | Desirability

Fine furniture and cabinet work, decorative veneers, musical instruments, turnery, joinery, specialty items (violin bows, billiard cues).It has been reported that it is not very difficult to work, finishes smoothly, and takes a high polish.

http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/TechSheets/Chudnoff/TropAmerican/html_files/platym1new.html

References

http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/macacauba/

http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/TechSheets/Chudnoff/TropAmerican/html_files/platym1new.html

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