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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 References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Strength Properties Texture Trade Name Scientific Name Trichilia havanensis Trade Name Barre-horno Family Name Meliaceae Common Names Barre-horno, Cauache, Cirelillo, Colobte, Colote, Cucharillo, Estribillo, Garrapatilla, Limoncillo, Naranjillo, Palo de cuchara, Siguaraya, Xopilcuahuitl Regions of Distribution Central America Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Mexico Common Uses Boxes and crates, Handles: woodworking tools, Light construction, Veneer Heartwood Color Brown Grain Even Straight Texture Medium Fine Luster Lustrous Natural Durability Perishable Non-durable Non durable Response to Hand Tools Easy to machine Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 39 lbs/ft3 Weight 38 31 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 624 kg/m3 References Fors, A.J.,1965,Maderas Cubanas,Inst. Nac. Ref. Agraria La Habara Pennington, T.D., Sarukhan, J.,1968,Manual para la Identificacion de campo de los Principales Arboles,Tropicales de Mexico,Inst. Nac. Inv. For. Mexico Record, S.J., Hess, R.W.,1943,Timbers of the New World,Yale University Press Record, S.J.,1927,Trees of Honduras,Tropical Woods,10, pp10-47