Maderas latinoamericanas IV. Bursera simaruba, Poulsenia armata, Pterocarpus officinalis y Ficus werckleana

Abstract

Anatomical characteristics of four Central-american timber species. Bursera simaruba (L) Sarg, Poulsenia armata (Minq.), Pterocarpus officinalis Jacq. y Ficus werckleana Rossberg, are described. Furthermore the physical, mechanical, seasoning and machining properties of these species are listed as well.