Ochroma - Wikipedia Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as balsa, is a large, fast-growing tree native to the Americas It is the sole member of the genus Ochroma, and is classified in the subfamily Bombacoideae of the mallow family Malvaceae [1] The tree is famous for its wide usage in woodworking, due to its softness and its high strength compared to its low
Balsa tree - Ochroma pyramidale - Kew Valued across the world for its strong but light wood, the balsa tree is native to the rainforests of South America Over 95% of balsa wood comes from Ecuador, where it is grown in dense plantations Balsa trees grow incredibly rapidly, reaching nearly 30 metres in under 15 years, but rarely live beyond 35 years
Balsa | Lightweight, Sustainable, Renewable | Britannica Balsa, (Ochroma pyramidale), fast-growing tropical tree in the mallow family (Malvaceae), noted for its extremely lightweight and light-coloured wood Balsa can be found from southern Mexico to Bolivia and is a common plant throughout much of its range
Balsa tree - Ochroma (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images) Balsa tree actually contain only one species: a large, fast-growing tree that can grow up to 30 m tall This unique tree has been harvested for its wood both locally and industrially The wood was originally used for making boats and rafts; its common name, balsa, is the Spanish word for "raft" Today it is most commonly used for model-making as its light, soft wood holds details well It has
Balsa Tree (Ochroma pyramidale) - iNaturalist Ochroma is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae, containing the sole species Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as the balsa tree It is a large, fast-growing tree that can grow up to 30 m (98 ft) tall
Balsa | The Wood Database (Hardwood) Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) Common Name(s): Balsa Scientific Name: Ochroma pyramidale Distribution: Tropical regions of the Americas; also grown on plantations Tree Size: 60-90 ft (18-28 m) tall, 3-4 ft (1-1 2 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 9 lbs ft 3 (150 kg m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 12, 15 Janka Hardness: 67 lb f
Ochroma pyramidale Ochroma pyramidale syn O lagopus Balsa Family: Bombacaceae Other Common Names: Balsa (Central and South America in general), Corcho (Mexico), Gatillo (Nicaragua), Enea, Pung (Costa Rica), Lana (Panama), Pau de balsa (Brazil), Palo de balsa (Peru), Tami (Bolivia)
Balsa - New World Encyclopedia Balsa is the common name for a fast-growing, tropical American tree, Ochroma pyramidale (synonym O lagopus), characterized by soft and light wood
Ochroma lagopus - Flower Database Ochroma or balsa tree（Scientific name: Ochroma lagopus、Synonym: Ochroma pyramidale）is an evergreen or deciduous broad-leaved tree in the family Bombacaceae, native to southern Mexico and southern Brazil The leaves are triangular heart-shaped or palm-shaped A large yellow-white horn-shaped flower
Balsa tree | Tree Future The Balsa tree, scientifically known as Ochroma pyramidale, is an incredibly fast-growing, deciduous tree native to Central and South America It is a member of the Malvaceae family , which also includes hibiscus, cotton and cacao