quebracho (Nicaragua)

English translation: Wild Tambran Hardwood (Pithecellobium arboreum)

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Spanish term or phrase:quebracho (Nicaragua)
English translation:Wild Tambran Hardwood (Pithecellobium arboreum)
Entered by: Taña Dalglish

23:14 Apr 24, 2015
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Science - Forestry / Wood / Timber / trees (Nicaragua)
Spanish term or phrase: quebracho (Nicaragua)
Dear colleagues:

Oops, I did not post properly. The term I am searching for now is "quebracho".

 Insumos para los Sistemas Agroforestales: traslados de plantas maderables de Cedro Real, Caoba, Cedro Macho, **quebracho**, guapinol, acacia, cortes.

I am not sure if there is a common name for "quebracho", or whether I should just leave it as is. http://www.wood-database.com/ (quebracho) & http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods... (Common Name(s): Quebracho, Quebracho Colorado, Red Quebracho
Scientific Name: Schinopsis spp. (S. balansae, S. brasiliensis, S. lorentzii, S. quebracho-colorado)

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Taña
Taña Dalglish
Jamaica
Local time: 00:57
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...

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Note added at 15 hrs (2015-04-25 14:30:42 GMT)
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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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patinba
Argentina
Local time: 02:57
Grading comment
Thanks so much Pat.
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Summary of answers provided
4Wild Tambran Hardwood (Pithecellobium arboreum)
patinba
3willow-leaf hard wood
jude dabo
3Ceboruquillo
DLyons


Discussion entries: 8





  

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willow-leaf hard wood


Explanation:
scientific name-Schinopsis balansae
Its a hardwood tree known as willow-leaf.(red quebracho)

jude dabo
Local time: 05:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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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.

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Note added at 13 hrs (2015-04-25 12:50:12 GMT)
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I haven't checked this in detail, but just note the ranges for these species are probably quite different.

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Note added at 13 hrs (2015-04-25 12:51:43 GMT)
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"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...
DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 05:57
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: Dear Donal: Thank you for the additional information. As Charles suggested, I am more comfortable leaving "quebracho" which apparently is a term understood by English-speakers, and further it did not state whether it was the "white" or "red" variety. What I did find on other sites, suggests leaving "quebracho", i.e. http://www.wood-database.com/ (see under Q), and http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/quebracho/ Quebracho (Schinopsis spp.), so I would rather be careful than sorry. Again, thanks for your comments, which I will note. Taña

Asker: Donal: Thanks again. That is why I am leaving "quebracho". See: http://www.nicaraguahardwoods.com/esp/hardwood_timber_products/wild-tambran.shtml Madera Preciosa Wild Tambran (Pithecellobium arboreum) Wild Tambran, Royal Mahogany - Pithecellobium arboreum Wild Tambran, Royal Mahogany - Pithecellobium arboreum Familia Descripción General Uno de los tesoros escondidos de los bosques tropicales de Centro América, Wild Tambran es una bella y versátil madera preciosa, altamente valorada por aquellos familiarizados con ella. El corazón de la madera es generalmente de un color rojizo-café intenso, que puede, de vez en cuando, presentar un veteado calculado y de profundo brillo. Tambran es más dura y posee un veteado más recto que el Genuine Mahogany, haciédolo un substituto efectivo, a un tercio del costo. Wild Tambran, Royal Mahogany - Pithecellobium arboreum Trabajabilidad Quebracho, como es conocido en Nicaragua, es una madera áltamente codiciada, conocida igualmente por su belleza así como por su abilidad para ser usada en una variedad de formas. Es de fácil trabajo a mano y/o con máquinas, aunque la presencia de granos entrelazados requiere cuchillas filosas para superficies planas. Ajustadores se aferran extremadamente bien, y las propiedades de pegamiento son excelentes. Nombre Científico Pithecellobium arboreum *Cojoba arborea es sinónimo Otros Nombres Quebracho (Nicaragua), Barba Jolote, Ardilla, Royal Mahogany

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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...

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Note added at 15 hrs (2015-04-25 14:30:42 GMT)
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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" :)

patinba
Argentina
Local time: 02:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 48
Grading comment
Thanks so much Pat.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Pat. After further research this morning, I am inclined to still leave "quebracho" and include a note as you have suggested. (I just found this information too, and added to my comment to Donal). Pat, thanks a million.

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