Trichilia quadrijuga
Kunth
Meliaceae
Moschoxylum pachypodum Rusby
Moschoxylum pentandrum Poepp. & Endl.
Moschoxylum propinquum Miq.
Trichilia compacta A.C.Sm.
Trichilia erythrocarpa Lundell
Trichilia froesii A.C.Sm.
Trichilia lecointei Ducke
Trichilia matudai Lundell
Trichilia pachypoda (Rusby) C.DC. ex Harms
Trichilia propinqua (Miq.) C.DC.
Trichilia tocacheana C.DC.
Common Name:
General Information
Trichilia quadrijuga is a tree with a spreading crown; usually growing up to 23 metres tall, but with reports of specimens up to 45 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.
]. The cylindrical bole is straight, or moderately so, from 30 - 70cm in diameter, clear of limbs for up to 16 metres and with strong, medium-sized or tall buttresses[
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 its timber, which is used locally.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas; Central America - Panama.
Habitat
Slightly humid or dry loam, in dense forest free from seasonal floods[
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 | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is pinkish or reddish brown throughout, with a pale greyish cast; odourless and tasteless; straight-grained; medium-textured; fairly heavy; easy to work, takes a smooth polish, and holds its place well when finished; durable. It is used for general carpentry[
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
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