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Schinopsis brasiliensis

Schinopsis brasiliensis
Braúna.jpg
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Schinopsis
Species: S. brasiliensis
Binomial name
Schinopsis brasiliensis
Engl.

Schinopsis brasiliensis is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family known by the common names baraúna or braúna.

This species is endemic to Brazil, where it is a component of the Caatinga ecoregion.

Schinopsis brasiliensis can grow up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of 60 centimeters.

This tree has a hard, sturdy wood which is used in construction. Because of its harvesting for this purpose, the tree is considered an endangered species.

Two species of mite have been noted to live on this tree, Calacarus torulus and Shevtchenkella schinopsidis.


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