White tamarind — Identification, Uses and Properties
Acacia glomerosa Fabaceae
Highly valued for applications requiring toughness and elasticity.
HARDWOOD CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA FLOORS
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Botanical Name(s)
Acacia glomerosa
Family
Fabaceae
Wood type
Hardwood
Local Names
Tiamo (Mexico), Pashaco blanco (Peru), Monjoleiro (Brazil), Yonrunta (Bolivia), Acacia (Colombia)
Origin Region
Central and South America
Main End Uses
Floors · Joinery · Tool handles · Cabinet making · Lathe work · Construction
Wood Identification Guide
Reference Colour
Nearly white
Texture
Straight-grained
Grain
Straight
Sapwood
Not clearly demarcated from heartwood; nearly white
Interlocked Grain
Generally absent
Notes
Recognized as a hard, heavy, and tough wood with a nearly white appearance and straight grain. It has a medium texture.
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Log Description
Tree height
16 – 26 ft
Tree height
5 – 8 m
Buoyancy
Low (dense wood)
Physical & Mechanical Properties
Density
850 g/cm³ @ 12% MC
Density
53.1 lb/ft³
Tangential Shrinkage
8.98 %
Radial Shrinkage
3.52 %
T/R Anisotropy Ratio
2.55
Durability & Treatment
Resistance to Decay
Moderately durableDrying Schedule & Risks
Drying Rate
Moderate
Risk Distortion
Low to moderate
Sawing & Machining
Blunting Effect
Moderate
Machining Tools
Standard
Suitability Peeling
Suitable
Suitability Slicing
Suitable
Notes
Easy to work with hand and machine tools; takes a good polish.Assembling & Finishing
Nailing Screwing
Good
CITES & Trade Restrictions
CITES Status
Unlisted
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