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almendrillo
Scientific Name: Byrsonima wadsworthii
Family: Malpighiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Almendrillo: A Versatile Name with Botanical Significance
The term "Almendrillo" appears in various contexts, including as the name of a holiday rental property, a town viewpoint, and a type of hardwood. This page focuses on the botanical uses of the name "Almendrillo" and the species it refers to.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- "Almendrillo" (Caryocar glabrum) is used for timber, medicinal purposes, and its fruit/nut, this may be of interest to families.
- "El almendrillo hembra (Mercurialis elliptica) es una especie perteneciente a la familia Euphorbiaceae."
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Several species share the common name "Almendrillo," including:
- Dipteryx odorata (Aublet) Willd.
- Byrsonima wadsworthii Little
- Caryocar glabrum
- Taralea oppositifolia
- Dipteryx odorata is also known commercially as "Cumar" or "Tonka."
- El almendrillo hembra (Mercurialis elliptica)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Dipteryx odorata belongs to the family Papilionoideae (now often considered a subfamily of Fabaceae, the legumes).
Distribution and Habitat
- Dipteryx odorata is frequently found in the Amazon region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Taralea oppositifolia is described as a canopy tree with compound, alternate leaves.
Uses
- Almendrillo (likely referring to Dipteryx odorata or similar hardwoods) is commonly used for:
- Flooring
- Cabinetry
- Furniture
- Heavy construction
- Docks
- Railroad ties
- Bearings
- Handles and other turned objects