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Trade or Common Name: Santa
Maria, jacareuba, alfaro
Local Name: Maria
Botanical Name: Calophyllum brasiliense
Family: Guttiferae
The Tree: Santa Maria is a
large rainforest canopy tree, reaching heights of up to 150 feet in the natural
rainforest, with trunk diameters up to 6 feet, and a clear cylindrical bole up to 65 feet.
Status: Exploited for the
beauty of its wood, Santa Maria is now listed as occasional to rare, even in parks and
preserves.
The Wood: Santa Maria is
pinkish or reddish brown, with fine, dark veins of color. It has a uniform medium texture,
with straight to interlocking grain and medium luster. Santa Maria responds well to
polishing, glues well, and accepts finishes well. Its strength is similar to teak.
Uses: Santa Maria is used in
boat building, beautiful furniture, cabinetry, decorative and figured veneer, excellent
flooring, joinery, parquet, and millwork.
Availability: We
have Santa
Maria trees available only as part of our Premium Mixture.
How to order trees
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