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23:14 Apr 24, 2015 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Science - Forestry / Wood / Timber / trees (Nicaragua) | |||||||
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4 | Wild Tambran Hardwood (Pithecellobium arboreum) |
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3 | willow-leaf hard wood |
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3 | Ceboruquillo |
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willow-leaf hard wood Explanation: scientific name-Schinopsis balansae Its a hardwood tree known as willow-leaf.(red quebracho) |
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Ceboruquillo Explanation: As Charles say, it's probably best to leave it untranslated but, for the record, I think this is more likely to be Thouinia striata var. portoricensis. That's what Dicc de los Americanismos gives for PR, whereas quebracho blanco and quebracho roco are different species and those names seem to be used in Cono Sur than in Central America. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 13 hrs (2015-04-25 12:50:12 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I haven't checked this in detail, but just note the ranges for these species are probably quite different. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 13 hrs (2015-04-25 12:51:43 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "Schinopsis balansae forms forests in the subtropical Gran Chaco ecoregion of north-eastern Argentina, and Paraguay." I don't think that's your species! Reference: http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic... |
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Wild Tambran Hardwood (Pithecellobium arboreum) Explanation: General Description One of the hidden gems of Central America’s tropical forests, Wild Tambran is a beautiful and versatile hardwood, highly valued by those familiar with it. Its heartwood is typically a rich, reddish-brown color that can, at times, display figured grain and deep luster. Tambran is harder and possesses straighter grain than Genuine Mahogany, making it an effective substitute, at a third of the cost. Wild Tambran, Royal Mahogany - Pithecellobium arboreum Workability Quebracho, as it is known in Nicaragua, is a highly coveted wood, known equally for its beauty as its ability to be used in a variety of ways. It is easily worked by hand, and machines well, though presence of interlocked grain requires sharp blades for planing surfaces. Fasteners hold extremely well, and gluing properties are excellent. www.nicaraguahardwoods.com/.../wild-tambran.sht... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 15 hrs (2015-04-25 14:30:42 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- My first thought was to leave it as quebracho, but there are many trees that use this common name. Those in the southern cone are extremely hard and in no way "easily worked by hand". Also, I rather like the sound of "Wild Tambran" :) |
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