Yellow-Groove Tree (Terminalia amazonia)
Scientific Name: Terminalia amazonia — A large tropical hardwood tree valued for its strong, durable timber.
Native Home: Central America and northern South America.
Height: 30–50 m.
Lifespan: 100–200+ years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard, heavy and durable wood used for construction, flooring and furniture.
Harvesting: Mature trees are selectively harvested for commercial timber.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 40–60 years for substantial timber.
Products: Flooring, furniture, beams, doors, structural timber and plywood.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used for houses, bridges and durable wooden structures.
Global Spread: Native to tropical forests from Mexico and Central America to northern South America; commercially harvested mainly in Central and South America.
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