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Similar Schinopsis, Myracrodruon urundeuva, Aspidosperma pyrifolium, Caesalpinia pyramidalis, Amburana cearensis | ||
Schinopsis brasiliensis is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family known by the common names baraúna or braúna.
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This species is endemic to Brazil, where it is a component of the Caatinga ecoregion.
Description
Schinopsis brasiliensis can grow up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of 60 centimeters.
Uses
This tree has a hard, sturdy wood which is used in construction. Because of its harvesting for this purpose, the tree is considered an endangered species.
Two species of mite have been noted to live on this tree, Calacarus torulus and Shevtchenkella schinopsidis.
References
Schinopsis brasiliensis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA