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The “largest” tree in the Amazon rainforest measures 88 meters, is found in the thickets of northern Brazil  and is safe from the fires that consume this vital area for the planet, revealed an investigation carried out by Brazilian and British scientists.

Located next to a “sanctuary” of giant trees on the border between the states of Pará and Amapá, the specimen of the Dinizia excelsa species  , popularly known as  Red Angelim , is 5.5 meters in circumference, details the investigation released this week by the  Secretary of State for Science and Technology of Amapá  (Setec).

The species is common in the region, but its specimens "generally reach 60 meters,"

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Top 10 tallest trees ever found in the world.

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Environmental

Not listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Believed available from certified sources.

Distribution

South America, principally Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana.

The tree

The trees are unbuttressed, between 50m to 70m tall and with boles of 2.5m in diameter with a clear bole of up to 40m achieved.

The timber

This timber is very heavy and hard. It is red brown in colour with a medium texture and is slightly lustrous. The grain can be straight or interlocked (interlocked grain is slight).

Drying

Slow drying is recommended. There is a slight risk of distortion and checking when drying.

Strength

This timber is similar to greenheart in compression and bending but with a slightly higher MOE.

Working qualities

Medium - difficult. Although a satisfactory finish can be achieved, the timber is very dense and hard and has a high blunting effect. Pre-boring is necessary and gluing requires care due to the dense nature of the timber.

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The "largest" tree in the Amazon rainforest measures 88 meters, it is found in the thicket of northern Brazil
Located next to a "sanctuary" of giant trees on the border between the states of Pará and Amapá, the specimen of the Dinizia excelsa species, popularly known as Red Angelim, is 5.5 meters in circumference, details the investigation released this week by the Secretary of State for Science and Technology of Amapá (Setec).

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Also known as: Angelim vermelho, Angelim pedra (Brazil), Angelim ferro (Brazil), Faviera grande (Brazil), Faviera preta (Brazil)
Wood Type: Hardwood.
Durability: Very durable.
Treatability: Extremely difficult.
Density (mean, Kg/m³): 1060.
Texture: Medium.
Availability: Available at specialist timber merchant.
Chemical Properties: Green timber has an unpleasant smell.
Use(s): Flooring, Decking, Marine or freshwater construction.
Colour(s): Reddish brown

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            SCIENTIFIC NAME                        The scientific name of the red Angelim tree is Dinizia excelesa from the Fabaceae family, some characteristic of the red Angeli is; Green-whitish coloration. The spikes can be solitary or in clusters. They have tiny and very numerous flowers. The bracts are yellow, pubescent and deciduous.             

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            SCIENTIFIC NAME                        The scientific name of the red Angelim tree is Dinizia excelesa from the Fabaceae family, some characteristic of the red Angeli is; Green-whitish coloration. The spikes can be solitary or in clusters. They have tiny and very numerous flowers. The bracts are yellow, pubescent and deciduous.             