Alseis peruviana
Standl.
Rubiaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Alseis peruviana is a tree with a spreading crown; it can grow 9 - 24 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for up to two-thirds of its height and around 20 - 35cm in diameter[
453- Title
- Woods of Northeastern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Williams L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Field Museum Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Gives information on the properties of the wood of well over 1,000 species of woody plants from northeastern Peru. Can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Peru, Ecuador.
Habitat
Forests, usually in moderately scanty growth, at elevations from 120 - 450 metres[
453- Title
- Woods of Northeastern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Williams L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Field Museum Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Gives information on the properties of the wood of well over 1,000 species of woody plants from northeastern Peru. Can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 15.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The thin core of heartwood is reddish-brown; the sapwood an almost white to uniform pale yellow and suggesting West Indian boxwood (Casearia praecox). Texture is uniformly fine; grain is straight; there is no discernible odour or taste. The wood is heavy, strong, and moderately hard; durable, though it is not resistant to insect attacks. It takes a smooth polish with a moderate lustre, and holds its place well when finished. Thre wood is used for doorframes, window sashes, house posts, and other purposes demanding durability and strength[
453- Title
- Woods of Northeastern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Williams L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Field Museum Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Gives information on the properties of the wood of well over 1,000 species of woody plants from northeastern Peru. Can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
