Anatomia da madeira do Angico Branco, Albizia austrobrasilica Burk.

Abstract

The wood anatomy of Albizia austrobrasilica Burk. is described and photomicrographs of its structure are furnished.Very short vascular elements, simple perforation plates, paratracheal axial parenchyma, homogeneous rays and libriform fibres, are the most important features in the wood anatomy. These aspects are common among the Leguminosae and indicate a high level of wood specialization. Septated fibres, vestured pits and the absence of any kind of storied arrangement of cells (ripple marks), are also important to the identification of this wood.