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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Texture Trade Name Tree Size Scientific Name Ehretia tinifolia Trade Name Anacahuite Family Name Boraginaceae Common Names Anacahuite, Anacua, Anagua, Arrayan, Bec, Beec, Bois de rose noir, Capulin, Chene noir, Cimarrona, Filiere, Manzana, Manzanillo, Manzanita, Muneco baboso, Nandimbo, Quiebrahacha, Roble, Roble prieto, Roblillo, Sauco Regions of Distribution Central America, Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Mexico Common Uses Joinery, Millwork Heartwood Color Red Brown Purple Greenish to greyish Brown Grain Even Straight Straight Texture Fine Fine Luster Slightly lustrous Natural Durability Susceptible to insect attack Resistant to powder post beetles Moderately durable Non durable Tree Size Bark width is 25-30 mm Tree height is 30-40 m Response to Hand Tools Easy to machine Polishing Satisfactory results Numerical Data Item Green Dry English References Fors, A.J.,1965,Maderas Cubanas,Inst. Nac. Ref. Agraria La Habara Record, S.J., Hess, R.W.,1943,Timbers of the New World,Yale University Press Schiffino, J.,1945,Riqueza Forestal Dominicana (Three volumes,Secretaria de Estado de Agric. Ind. y Trabajo