Abstract
Forest species, in general, present a slow growth, which results and profits can manifest themselves in the long run, it becomes necessary the study and discovery of new species that may provide raw materials and return on invested capital more immediate, being that the Melia azedarach wood is a potential option. In the absence of information about, the objective of this paper is to determine its physical properties: basic density and shrinkage of the Melia azedarach species in the Itapeva-SP region. The data obtained in this study allow to classify wood Melia azedarach as wood of average density and good dimensional stability. Feature that makes it ideal for its use in furniture industry. The low amount of research related to quality of this wood prevents the commercial use of it to achieve its full potential harnessing its effectively, and essential investments in this field.
Highlights
Melia azedarach is a medium-sized specie, belonging to the Meliaceae family, being popularly known as Neem
Ipt (2015) in Cedrella fissilis physical characterization studies obtained average basic density of 0,44g/cm3, Alves et al (2011), on the other hand obtained by studying the same species a value of 0,44 g/cm3 basic density
The similarity values obtained for specific gravity, may indicate the possibility of destination on wood for the same purposes as those species of Meliaceae family without quality loss on the final product
Summary
Melia azedarach is a medium-sized specie, belonging to the Meliaceae family, being popularly known as Neem. It is a tree native to Asia (CABEL, 2006), found distributed in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Brazil (BOBADILLA, 2004). It is a deciduous tree with alternate leaves and small and numerous flowers. The drupe types fruits, are yellowish, wrinkled, persisting through the winter, and its seeds are feasible to use for up to two years. It is undemanding as to soil type, according to Hoppe et al (1991), it has increased productivity in deep and fertile soils. Cabel (2006), studying the various dendrometric species, mention that in adulthood this species can reach up to 40 m high and its diameter at breast height varies from 40 to 60 cm
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