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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 Drying Defects Ease of Drying Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Natural Durability Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Resistance to Impregnation Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Texture Trade Name Tree Size Veneering Qualities Scientific Name Hypelate trifoiata Trade Name Cerillo Family Name Sapindaceae Common Names Cerillo, Chandelle marron, Cigua, Cocuyo, Cogote de toro, Cuaba de ingenio, Cuabilla, Ebony, Gallipeau, Raspadura, Vera amarilla, White ironwood Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Cuba Common Uses Boat building (general), Charcoal, Posts, Railroad ties, Tool handles Heartwood Color Brown Yellow White Green/grey Orange Dark brown Sapwood Color White Yellow Grain Even Straight Straight Texture Fine Natural Durability Perishable Non-durable Durable Drying Defects Distortion Ease of Drying Fairly Easy Moderately Difficult to Difficult Tree Size Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm Tree height is 20-30 m Tree height is 10-20 m Resistance to Impregnation Resistant heartwood Resistant sapwood Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Difficult to machine Veneering Qualities Veneers easily Veneers moderately easy Difficult to veneer Suitable for peeling Numerical Data Item Green Dry English References Britton, N.L., Millspaugh, C.F.,1920,The Bahama Flora,Britton & Millspaugh,New York 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 Smith, E.E.,1954,The Forests of Cuba,Maria Moors Cabot Foundation,U.S.A. Publication, No. 2 Swabey, C.,1941,The Principal Timbers of Jamaica,Department of Science and Agriculture Jamaica Bulletin No.29