Schinopsis quebracho-colorado
(Schltdl.) F.A.Barkley & T.Mey.
Anacardiaceae
Aspidosperma quebracho-colorado Schltdl.
Loxopterygium lorentzii Griseb.
Quebrachia laurentzii Griseb.
Quebrachia lorentzii (Griseb.) Griseb.
Schinopsis heterophylla Ragon. & J.Castigl.
Schinopsis lorentzii (Griseb.) Engl.
Common Name: Quebracho Colorado
Tree growing in a sub-arid area.
Photograph by: Not known
Public domain
Tree growing in a sub-arid area.
Photograph by: Not known
Public domain
General Information
Quebracho colorado is a tree growing 20 - 25 metres tall. The bole, which is moderately straight, can be 30 - 80cm in diameter and clear of branches for the first 8 - 10 metres[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
]. Large trees may be attacked by heart rot[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
].
The wood is especially valued as a source of tannins, which are extracted on a commercial basis. Because of its great durability, the wood is also used for a range of outdoor purposes.
Known Hazards
The sawdust may cause headaches, dermatitis and asthma[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
].
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia.
Habitat
Dry plains, in small groups mixed with other hardwoods in open stands[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant mainly of the subtropics, but also moving into the tropics.
Prefers clay or clay-sandy soils[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The bark and the wood contain 18 - 20% of excellent quality tannins[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
]. The heartwood contains 22 - 24% tannins[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
].
The heartwood is chestnut-red in colour, sometimes with black streaks; it is sharply demarcated from the 25 - 75mm wide band of whitish-pink sapwood. The wood is moderately lustrous; the texture fine and even; grain interlocked; odour not distinct; taste astringent. The timber needs care in seasoning; it has a marked tendency to warp and check, especially if converted into thin boards in the green state. It is rather difficult to work with both hand and machine tools; pre-boring is necessary for nailing and screwing; it tends to chip during drilling and mortising; stains well and takes a high polish.The wood is fire-resistant and very durable, it is not readily attacked by insects. Because of its great durability, it is used mainly for outdoor purposes such as posts and railway ties[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
,
363- Title
- Technical Information on 134 Species of Bolivian Woods
- Publication
-
- Author
- USDA Forest Service -- Forest Products Lab
- Website
- http://www2.fpl.fs.fed.us/publications/
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A PDF file, available for download. Exactly what the title says, brief and to the point.
].
The wood makes an excellent fuel, of low combustion and high calorific power[
341- Title
- South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J.
- Publisher
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- 0 643 02582 0
- Description
- A very useful guide.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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