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General Information

Mora paraensis is a large tree. The bole can be 60 - 150cm in diameter[].
The tree produces a very strong and durable timber that is harvested from the wild for local use and trade.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northwest Brazil.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood is a pinkish-brown to a red-brown, sometimes with thin, darker veins; it is clearly demarcated from the 5 - 15cm wide band of sapwood. The texture is medium; the grain interlocked. The wood is very heavy; hard to very hard; elastic; very durable, being resistant to fungi, dry wood borers and termites. The wood seasons slowly, with a high risk of checking and distortion; once dry it is moderately to poorly stable in service. The wood has a high blunting effect, stellite-tipped and tungsten carbide tools are recommended; it is hard to saw due to the hardness of the wood and the interlocked grain; nailing and screwing are good, but pre-boring is required; gluing is correct for interior use only and requires care because of the dense wood. It is used especially for heavy duty outdoor work such as railway sleepers, hydraulic works in fresh water, bridges, heavy carpentry, poles, tool handles, industrial flooring and turnery[].
The wood can be used to make an excellent charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -

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