Propiedades y utilizaciones de la madera de melina (Gmelina arborea Roxb) procedente de árboles plantados en Costa Rica

Properties and uses of timber from melina (Gmelina arborea Roxb) trees planted in Costa Rica. The physical and mechanical properties, as well as other characteristics of melina (Gmelina arborea) from young trees growing in Costa Rica are presented. The properties are compared with those of traditional timbers well known in the market. Taking into consideration such information, the actual and potential uses of melina are analyzed and recommended.