Pau-brasil albero albero nazionale del Brasile Caesalpinia echinata comunemente noto come Pau Brasil ha dato il suo nome al paese

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• Dimensioni: 3455 x 5214 px | 29,3 x 44,1 cm | 11,5 x 17,4 inches | 300dpi
• Ubicazione: Brazil
• Fotografo: Lena Trindade / BrazilPhotos

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Years of harvesting and reduction of the Atlantic Coastal Forest have reduced this species to the verge of extinction. Exploitation still continues, however, because its extremely dense hardwood is ideal for making bows for stringed musical instruments. It is also know as brasileto, ibirapitanga, orabutá, pau pernambuco, and pau rosado. In the coastal forest ecosystems of Brazil it has been noted as an important habitat for orchids and other epiphytes. The species is famous for the dye extract taken from the heartwood, although synthetic dyes have now reduced this trade. The bark and dye extract are used locally for medicinal purposes, and research is being undertaken to determine if the bark can be used to treat cancer.

Parole chiave associate all'immagine

• albero
• brasile
• brazilwood
• caesalpinia echinata
• colorant
• extracting
• natura
• pau brasil
• peeled
• pelare
• rossa
• tronco