Bryan Tyler Nelson			ARIPIN
		Aripin or Caesalpinia velutina also known as chaperon blanco, palo colorada, totoposte is a small, thornless tree up to 40-45 feet high and 12 inches in diameter at breast height, with a straight upright form, generally light-branched and single-stemmed.    Aripin is locally abundant in the dry Motagua Valley of eastern Guatemala although it is generally infrequent in the dry zones of Central America. The tree tolerates up to 8 months dry weather.    Aripin is used for reforestation. The tree produces high quality firewood and charcoal. It splits easily and burns slowly with little smoke, dries quickly and stores well. It can also be burnt green in mixture with dry wood.    Aripin wood is dense, hard and durable. It is used in house construction, tools, agricultural implements, rough furniture and fence posts.    This tree grows in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua.
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