Area of Distribution
Region of the Yungas in NW Argentina.

Logs
length to 6 m, average diameter: 40 cm

Timber with medium to fine texture, the grain varies from straight to irregular. Quina has an aromatic fragrance. Heartwood shows an intensive red brown colour. Regarding its hardness, Quina is easy to kiln-dry and machining and quite stable.

Properties
Density ....................................................................... 960 kg/m³
Shrinkage radial .................................................................. 4 %
Shrinkage tangential ......................................................... 6,2 %
shrinkage in volume ........................................................ 10,9 %
shrinkage ratio (T/R) ....................................................... 1,55
E-Modulus ........................................................... 12.655 N/mm²
bending strength ...................................................... 133 N/mm²
compression strength (parallel) ................................. 71 N/mm²
Hardness (Janka) ................................................. 9.467 N/cm²
Durability (fungi, insects) ............................................ durable

Uses
the decorative, hard and heavy Quina is used for flooring, frames for doors and windows, stairs, furniture and railway sleepers.