Descrição anatômica do lenho de Myrcia myscrophilla Kiaersk (Myrtaceae), encontrada em floresta estacional semidecidual em Minas Gerais

Abstract

This study provides an anatomical description of the wood of Myrcia myscrophilla, based on material extracted from a Semideciduous State Forest in Minas Gerais. The anatomical description of the wood followed the recommendations of the IAWA Committee (1989). Myrcia myscrophilla has wood with apotracheal parenchyma, predominantly medium-sized fibrous tissue and homogeneous rays composed of procumbent or square cells. There were appendages at one end of the vessel elements and mineral inclusions in the ray cells, diffuse porosity, rounded vessels and a stratified structure in the ray and vessel tissues. The analysis of these woods guarantees their suitability for industrial purposes, including charcoal production, furniture making and construction applications.