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Trade or Common Name: Idigbo
Local Name: Terminalia or roble marfil
Botanical Name: Terminalia ivorensis
Family: Combretaceae
The Tree: Idigbo grows rapidly and reaches a
height of 120 to 150 feet in the natural forest, with a straight and clear bole up to 70
feet. Its trunk is frequently buttressed and fluted, with diameters of 3 to 5 feet.
Status: Idigbo was first brought to Costa
Rica from Africa in the 1980's because of its fast growth and beautiful wood.
The Wood: Idigbo is yellow brown to light
pink brown with a straight to slightly irregular grain. It has a moderate luster and is
easy to work with hand and machine tools. Idigbo glues well and takes a good finish. The
wood is rated as durable.
Uses: Idigbo is used for its attractive
appearance and ease of working in the making of furniture, cabinetry, joinery, decorative
paneling, veneers, and flooring.
Availability: We grow
idigbo trees only in pure plantings.
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