Biology:Terminalia ivorensis

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Terminalia ivorensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Terminalia
Species:
T. ivorensis
Binomial name
Terminalia ivorensis
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Terminalia ivorensis is a species of tree in the family Combretaceae, and is known by the common names of Ivory Coast almond,[2] idigbo, black afara, framire and emeri.[3]

Description

Terminalia ivorensis is found in Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is threatened by habitat loss.

The wood has a density of about 560 kg per cubic metre.[4] The wood is a pale yellow-brown in colour, seasons well with little movement in service, but is generally of low strength.

Uses

The durable heartwood is used as timber in joinery and high-class furniture.[5]

References

  1. Hawthorne, W. (1998). "Terminalia ivorensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998: e.T33062A9754250. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33062A9754250.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/33062/9754250. Retrieved 16 November 2021. 
  2. "Terminalia ivorensis". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=TEIV2. 
  3. Idigbo - The Wood Database
  4. Idigbo. Niche Timbers. Accessed 20-08-2009.
  5. Lincoln, William A (1986). World Woods in Colour. Hertford UK: Stobard Davies Ltd. ISBN 0-85442-028-2. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2513560 entry