Bulnesia sarmientoi is a species of trees that grows in parts of the Gran Chaco region in South America at the junction of the Argentine , Bolivian and Paraguayan borders.
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Bulnesia sarmientoi Lorentz ex Griseb. |
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Dependent on conservation effortsIUCN 2.3 Conservation Dependent : 32028 |
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Usually this tree is called palo santo ( Spanish. Palo santo - holy tree), in some places it is called ibiokai ( Spanish. Ibiocaí ). Its wood is usually marketed under the name Argentinean bacout ( English Argentine lignum vitae ), since its properties and use are similar to the guaiac tree from the genus Guaiacum , which produces wood called the Russian bacout ( English lignum vitae ). Sometimes the name is used Paraguayan Bakout ( English Paraguay lignum vitae ).
Bulnesia sarmientoi is related to the species Bulnesia arborea , whose wood is commonly sold under the name verawood . Both species of Bulnesia are related to this guaiac tree .
The core wood is brown, black and green (from light olive green to chocolate brown, the surface of fresh wood often turns dark green when exposed to light), with stripes. The sapwood is usually thin, light yellow. The density of this wood ranges from 920 to 1100 kg / m³. The wood texture has a very expressive striped pattern created by multidirectional fibers located in narrow zones with a variable angle with respect to the vessels.
Stable and durable wood Palo Santo is used for the manufacture of poles and supports. It is also used for engraving. From this wood, a type of oil known as guaiac oil and used as an ingredient in perfumes is obtained. Its resin can be isolated using organic solvents and is used in the manufacture of varnishes and paints.
Palo Santo is also valued for the healing properties of the essence obtained from it, which is used for skin care. Indians in the Chaco region use the bark of this tree for stomach problems.
High-quality coal is obtained from wood. Despite its density, it easily lights up and gives off a pleasant smell when burning.
- ↑ For the conventionality of specifying the class of dicotyledons as a superior taxon for the plant group described in this article, see the APG Systems section of the Dicotyledonous article .
