Anatomia da madeira de Machaerium nyctitans (Vell.) Benth. ocorrente na floresta estacional semidecidual, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Abstract

The present study aimed to perform the anatomical characterization of the wood of the species Machaerium nyctitans (Vell.) Benth to assess its potential uses and applications. The microscopic characteristics of M. nyctitans were described and illustrated based on material collected from the Seasonal Semideciduous Forest in the state of Minas Gerais, following the recommendations of the IAWA Committee (1989). It was found that the species M. nyctitans is characterized by distinct growth rings marked by axial parenchyma bands with three cells in width; diffuse porosity, with rounded vascular elements, short with simple perforation plates, and stratified structure present in ray and vessel tissues. The species has abundant paratracheal axial parenchyma; primarily biseriate rays and short fibers. The species has potential for various industrial applications, including charcoal production, furniture manufacturing, and uses in civil construction.