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Cariniana
Cariniana is a genus of trees in the family Lecythidaceae, first described as a genus in 1842. The entire genus is native to South America. Many are of importance for timber production. Species of this genus may be known commonly as jequitibá. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC.
Species
Cariniana estrellensis · Cariniana ianeirensis · Cariniana legalis · Cariniana penduliflora · Colombian Mahogany · Cariniana rubra
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