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Ormosia nobilis
Species of legume From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ormosia nobilis (sometimes incorrectly: Ormosia novilis[1]) is a tree-forming plant species in the genus Ormosia.[2] It grows in tropical South America, primarily in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, and Venezuela.[1][2] The Ormosis nobilis tree is known as "sirari"[3] and it produces a commercial hardwood which is also known as sirari.[1]
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Growth characteristics
The tree grows in the rain forests and reaches heights of up to 30 metres (98 ft), with very straight and cylindrical trunks.[3]
Uses
The wood is commercially cut for hardwood floors.[1][3] The seeds are used in native handicrafts.[4]
Names
The tree and the wood are known by a variety of names including:[1]
- Amargo blanco,
- Baracara,
- Chocho,
- Jatobahy do igapo,
- Kokriki,
- Mekoe,
- Palo de matos,
- Peonio, and
- Tento
Varieties
Varieties include:
Notes
Further reading
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