Scientific Name:
Hymenaea sp. Leguminosae.
Other Names and Related Species:
Many trees of the Hymenaea genus are known commercially as Jatobá, Jataí and Jutaí, of which the most important are H. stilbocarpa and H. courbaril.
Description of the Tree:
Tree up to 40 m high by 200 cm of DBH, without root system. Cylindrical trunk with a stem up to 12-13 m long.
Wood Characteristics:
Pink-brown to light reddish-brown, uniform or with longitudinal veins. Thick, yellowish-white sapwood. Surface not very glossy, smooth to thick texture, usually reverse grain. Indistinct taste and smell.
Region of Occurrence:
It grows from the south of Mexico to Bahia, in the forests with clayey soils and high plains.
Physical-Mechanical Properties:
Jatobá wood can be classified as having high specific weight, low retractability and high mechanical resistance.
Behavior During Drying:
When air-dried shows few deformations. The presence of cracks and warping is observed when drying is carried out too quickly.
Workability:
Difficult to moderately easy to work with, it can be unwound, flattened, glued, screwed and nailed without too many problems. It is resistant to turning and cutting. The finish is pleasant. Accepts painting, varnish, luster and emasement.
Suggested Uses:
External constructions (hydraulic works, poles and beams), heavy constructions, laminates, furniture, tool handles. Agricultural implements, truck bodywork and train wagons, railroad crosspieces and civil construction in general.
Source: REMADE