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. Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Ease of Drying Family Name Grain Kiln Drying Rate Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Texture Trade Name Turning		Scientific Name Leucaena trichodes Trade Name Acacia palida Family Name Leguminosae Common Names Acacia palida, Aroma blanca, Bois burro, Bolillo, Cascahuite, Chamba, Guaje, Jocoro, Lead tree, Panele, Ramon, Uaxin, Veranero, Wild tamarind, Yaje Regions of Distribution Latin America Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Colombia, Peru, Venezuela Common Uses Charcoal, Fuelwood Grain Even Straight Straight Texture Medium Fine Coarse Medium Luster Lustrous Natural Durability Perishable Non-durable Susceptible to insect attack Resistant to termites Non-resistant to marine borers Ease of Drying Fairly Easy Rapidly Kiln Drying Rate Naturally dries quickly Comments General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Easy to machine Turning Fairly Easy to Very Easy Polishing Satisfactory results Numerical Data Item Green Dry English References Schiffino, J.,1945,Riqueza Forestal Dominicana (Three volumes,Secretaria de Estado de Agric. Ind. y Trabajo