Wood anatomy of the neotropical Sapotaceae. IV, Achrouteria

B. F. Kukachka

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Wood anatomy of the neotropical Sapotaceae. IV, Achrouteria

Informally Refereed

Authors:

B. F. Kukachka

Year:

1978

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Res. Pap. FPL-328. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 8 pages

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Abstract

Achrouteria pomifera Eyma, the sole representative of the genus for almost 40 years, is distinguished from the world Sapotaceae by the very large silica particles which occur in the wood rays. Anatomically, two groups (species) may be distinguished on the basis of vessel member length and parenchyma seriation. A second species, A. durifructa described in 1974, differs significantly in several respects and may have been doubtfully placed in this genus.

Keywords

Wood anatomy, Pouteria, specific gravity, Sapotaceae, Achrouteria, tropical woods

Citation

Kukachka, B. F. 1978. Wood anatomy of the neotropical Sapotaceae. IV, Achrouteria. Res. Pap. FPL-328. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 8 pages