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Ziricote;        (Cordia dodecandra)  
Common Names: Canalete, Freijo, Laurel, Peterebi, Siricote, Ziricote
Distribution: Several species in the hard-wooded or dark-colored
Gerascanthus group of the genus Cordia are reported to occur in northern
Florida, the West Indies, Central America, and southward to Brazil and
Argentina. Species from Mexico are reported to grow at altitudes of up to1640
feet (500 m) in tropical dry regions with average precipitation of about 40
inches (1000 mm).
Tree: Trees in the Gerascanthus group are described as small to large, and
may attain a height of about 100 feet (30 m) at maturity.
Wood: The sapwood is brownish-yellow in color. The heartwood is red-brown
in color, with black veins. Grain is usually straight or interlocked. The wood
has a medium texture. The wood is lustrous.
Strength Properties: The species has high bending strength in the air-dry. It
compares favorably with Teak, which also has high bending strength. It is
hard - harder than Hard maple or Teak. It is quite resistant to denting. The
species has very high density.
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