alectryon oleifolius, Sapindaceae, Angiospermae (Hardwood)

Chatoyance was measured by the chatometry.com team using the PZC method. The statistics for this specific timber are hereby summarized to provide an evaluation of data robustness:
Number of sources for samples: 1
Number of individual trees analyzed: 1
Number of specimens: 1
Number of measurements: 3
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 7.2
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 6.8
Max PZC average on one log: 7.0
Min PZC average on one log: 7.0
PZC Average of all logs: 7.0
Species: alectryon oleifolius
Family: Sapindaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Alectryon oleifolius, commonly known as Rosewood or Boonaree, is a small to medium Australian tree or large shrub. It features olive-like, leathery leaves and inconspicuous creamy flowers. Its most distinctive feature is the lobed, woody fruit that splits open to reveal shiny black seeds partially covered by a bright red aril.
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