What is garapa wood garapa is a high density hardwood species native to brazil. The genus has also been reported to be andromonoecious, a trait not seen elsewhere in its. Garapa durability durable strength class unknown applications flooring, decking, dock, and boatbuilding mass volume 950 1050 kgm3 colour garapa wood has a golden to yellowish brown color, which darkens with age. Download as docx, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. Garapa pdf gd holz, merkblattreihen holzarten blatt 111, bei zeg. Preliminary assessement of the estrogenic potential of. Garapa is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attack. Pdf shading as a conditioning factor to forest species planting.
Garapa apuleia leiocarpa is often chosen by architects, builders, and homeowners for its attractive light golden color, its durability. Apuleia leiocarpa, grapia, tratamento, seed, treatment, especie nativa, grapiapunha, propagacao, germinacao, semente. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design using a 5. Purification, characterization and antibacterial potential of. This page was last edited on 15 september 2017, at 02. Pot and substrate on seedling production of maytenus ilicifolia and apuleia leiocarpa. Such variation suggests that apuleia leiocarpa is a leguminous with polysomy capacity. Purification, characterization and antibacterial potential. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Garapa is a south american hardwood with yellow to brownyellow heartwood. Macbride fabaceae is a tree species native to the tropical forests of south america, popularly referred to as the queen of trees from the southern states of brazil and commonly known as grapia. Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for garapa, golden teak hardwood lumber.
The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 33268. Isolation of apuleia leiocarpa seed lectin apulsl by chromatography of crude extract on chitin column. Development of inflorescences and flowers in fabaceae. A variation in the number of chromosomes from 20 to 28 was found in metaphases of mitosis. Contributions from the gray herbarium of harvard university. Apuleia leiocarpa is a tree found in caatinga that has great value in the timber industry. The scientific name for garapa is apuleia leiocarpa.
Garapa is a south american wood with yellow to brownyellow heartwood. Nom pilote grapia famille caesalpiniaceae origine amerique du sud nom scientifique apuleia leiocarpa risques biologiques champignons. Phylogenetic analyses have placed apuleia into the dialiinae s. The flavones of apuleia leiocarpa 2447 after recrystallization from cc14 yielded apuleidin viia, 129 mg, a fraction which after recrystallization from acetonelight petroleum yielded apuleitrin via, 109 mg, and a fraction which after recrystallization from benzenemeoh yielded apuleirin vie, 22 mg. Feb 20, 2017 abstract inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi amf is a strategy to improve the efficiency of forest plantations, reducing costs and increasing the survival of plant species. The flowers have a trimerous perianth with white petals. It is suspected that this reduction is due to the inhibition of fertility caused by the consumption of apuleia leiocarpa vogel j. Garapa is also known as brazilian ash and grapia as well as the trade names garapa gold and ironwood garapa. The hypothesis was that apuleia leiocarpa has distinct responses to inoculation with. Apuleia leiocarpa was the species that promoted substantial growth, with the highest development in the different copper concentrations. Garapa decking has a medium luster, an interlocked grain, and a fine texture that accentuates the woods rich gold and brown tones. Apuleia leiocarpa is part of the legume family, which, if youre from a temperate part of the world, brings to mind little annuals like beans and peas and clover.
General information garapa is a tall, deciduous tree with an open crown. Apuleia leiocarpa is an endangered tree species with high quality timber. The study took place in seven localities in the northern brazilian atlantic forest fig. The plant list includes 7 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus apuleia. Apuleia leiocarpa, fabaceae with 17 cavities 20% of trees that could be identified, followed by yellow laurel nectandra lanceolata, lauraceae with 9 cavities 10%. Apuleia leiocarpa in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Weitere handelsnamen, sudamerikaapuleia molaris uberwiegend im amazonasgebiet. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Dependency and response of apuleia leiocarpa to inoculation. Apuleia leiocarpa purple, araucaria angustifolia red, dicksonia sellowiana yellow, euterpe edulis black, ocotea catharinensis light green and podocarpus lambertii light blue. Pdf floral morphology of apuleia leiocarpa dialiinae. Download pdf ausgabe 09 deckverbindungssystem festool.
Brazilian ash, grapia, amarealao, marotoa, muiratua, muirajuba general characteristics. The database and code is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 3. Absolute growth rate agr in height of apuleia leiocarpa seedlings in different. A revision of the south american genus apuleia leguminosae. Garapa apuleia leiocarpa decking is kilndried and clear grade free of knots and sap. Species limits within the genus were tested using morphometrics and shape analysis of leaflets and fruits. Results and discussion the results showed a significant interaction between species and doses of copper figure 1. Apuleia and martiodendron are genera of dialioideae with two different levels of floral reduction.
The lectin was chromatographically isolated from a crude extract in 150 mm nacl by using a chitin column. Morphological evidence indicates that although there is great variation in apuleia, the genus cannot be reliably separated into different species or infraspecific taxa. The woods of apuleia leiocarpa vogel macbride and peltophorum dubium sprengel taubert are anatornically described and ilustrated with. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for 12 metres, around 80 150cm in diameter and with buttresses. Year isbn description an extremely concise book, listing approximately 1, species and varieties of plants with their botanical name, common leiocatpa in brazil, regions in brazil where the plant is found, a brief list of uses and any medically active compounds in the plant. Temporal changes in population genetics of six threatened. Garapa also known as apuleia leiocarpa, brazilian ash, grapia, amarealao, marotoa, muiratua, muirajuba is one of the finest quality hardwoods available that features a finegrained timber that is light yellow to a warm golden hue. The main species, apuleia leiocarpa is found mainly in the south of brazil, in the atlantic coast forests, easily colonizing cleared areas. Also known as apuleia leiocarpa, grapia, amarealao, marotoa, muiratua, muirajuba. Abstract it was studied seeds dispersal of five first trees of platypodium elegans vog. A durable, scratchresistant, and lowmaintenance hardwood, garapa is virtually indistinguishable from ipe when. Pdf pot and substrate on seedling production of maytenus.
Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf. This is a distinctive region of the brazilian atlantic forest hereafter baf considered to be a center of endemism for several biological groups such as birds, frogs and vascular plants. Pdf a revision of the south american genus apuleia. Dependency and response of apuleia leiocarpa to inoculation with.
The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Lectins are carbohydratebinding proteins with several biotechnological applications. This study shows the isolation, characterization, and antibacterial activity of a.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This study aimed to evaluate in vitro and ex vitro rooting of a. Article pdf available in ciencia florestal 223 september. The objective of this study was to assess the response and mycorrhizal dependency of seedlings of the forest species apuleia leiocarpa vogel j. Macbride, 1919 has distichous, andromonoecious inflorescences that are thyrsoid with cymose subunits. Growth of tropical tree species and absorption of copper. Apuleia leiocarpa grapia e uma especie florestal nativa com ampla distribuicao no. Garapa is a high density, very durable hardwood species that is ideal for use in exterior structures including decks, outdoor furniture, wood siding. Garapa deck boards are one of the finest quality hardwoods available that features a finegrained timber that is yellow, often streaked with brown, becoming lustrous goldenbrown to russet on exposure to the sun. It is the sole west african species of the genus anogeissus, a genus otherwise distributed from tropical central and east africa through tropical southeast asia. A finegrained timber that is light yellow to a warm golden hue. Fsc no it is not possible to obtain fsc certification for this material. Iron woods garapa gold is gorgeous wood with attractive grain patterns, nothing less.
Garapa gold is the best lowercost alternative to iron woods ipe decking. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms of. Apuleia leiocarpa botanica horticultura y jardineria. Garapa apuleia leiocarpa, milchbaum brosimum utile, spanische zeder cedrela odorata. Physiological quality of garapa seeds apuleia leiocarpa vogel j. Jul 05, 2017 this page was last edited on 15 september 2017, at 02. A garapa, grapia, garapeira ou amarelinho apuleia leiocarpa e uma arvore do genero apuleia. It typically has fine, straight grain with some pieces having a ribbon grain that give your deck a modern but classy look. Genetic analysis of apuleia leiocarpa as dna markers. Garapa lumber is a beautiful golden colored lumber from brazil. Year isbn description an extremely concise book, listing approximately 1, species and varieties of plants with their botanical name, common name in brazil, regions in brazil where the plant is found, a brief list leiofarpa uses and.
Exactly what the title says, brief and to the point. Preliminary assessement of the estrogenic potential of apuleia leiocarpa vogel j. Year isbn description an extremely concise book, listing approximately 1, species and varieties of plants with their botanical name, common name in brazil, regions in brazil where the plant is found, a brief list leiofarpa uses and any medically active compounds in the plant. Propagation by seed is difficult due to irregular fruiting and waterimpermeable tegument, so asexual propagation is a promising alternative. In the tropics, though, legumes are just as often towering trees of the rainforest canopy like apuleia or scraggy shrubs of arid grasslands such as acacia. In the tropics, though, legumes are just as often towering trees of the rainforest canopy like apuleia or scraggy shrubs of. Useful tropical plants database 2014 by ken fern, web interface by ajna fern with help from richard morris. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf download fulltext. The plant list includes a further 1 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus apuleia. Garapa is a tall, deciduous tree with an open crown.