Bagasse guianensis Aubl. It belongs to the family Moraceae
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Other names
Kow Oedoe
Latin name
Bagasse guianensis Aubl. It belongs to the family Moraceae
Growth area
Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname
Tree description
Height 27-30 m. The branch-free straight cylindrical trunk is 18-21 m long and 0.5 - 1 m in diameter. A large amount of sticky sweet latex flows from the bark when damaged.
Wood description
The heartwood is fresh yellow and coloured and sometimes streaked brown. Exposed to light, it fades to a reddish brown or dark brown, often with a striking golden sheen. The sapwood is pale yellow to whitish and is 30-40 mm wide.
Wire
Cross-threaded, strong thread gradient occurs.
Grain
Moderately coarse
Voluminous mass
630 - 800 - 980 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content
Sustainability
Natural durability class 1 (NEN - EN 350). Class 1 (NVN-ENV 807: laboratory test with ground contact).
