ARIPIN - (Caesalpinia velutina), also known as Chaltecoco, Chaperon Blanco, Palo Colorada and Totoposte is a native to Central American, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua
Aripin is a tree with vibrant yellow flowers, bipinnate leaves, and a small trunk. This modestly sized, thornless tree grows to a maximum height of 37 feet with a maximum 16 inch diameter trunk. The trunk is generally straight and will produce small, but usable lumber. Heartwood is dense, hard, bright yellowish orange with sap wood clearly visible being a pale white..
Common uses are tool handles, turned articles, boxes, furniture, and musical instruments.
Aripin is a tree with vibrant yellow flowers, bipinnate leaves, and a small trunk. This modestly sized, thornless tree grows to a maximum height of 37 feet with a maximum 16 inch diameter trunk. The trunk is generally straight and will produce small, but usable lumber. Heartwood is dense, hard, bright yellowish orange with sap wood clearly visible being a pale white..
Common uses are tool handles, turned articles, boxes, furniture, and musical instruments.