Tabebuia heptaphylla toledo, also Lapacho is called a valuable and in South America very popular hardwood tree, which yields in times of drought the leaves . Unfortunately, the tree has become so rare that one can hardly buy even larger quantities Lapacho. The tree is up to 25 meters. The height growth varies and breast height diameter of 60 cm and may more. The trunk is straight stem and vollholzig and usually about 2 / 3 of the total length without knots.
Lapachos up in Paraguay, Brazil, Agentinien, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela regarding the soil and are adaptable to demanding.
The Lapacho is an economically very valuable wood, which has now become so rare that it is almost impossible to acquire large quantities of it. The annual increase in volume is about 10 - 20 m3 per hectare per year and the rotation period is 30 to 35 years. Diseases and pests are not known for Paraguay.
The wood is in its natural state and olive oil obtained by treatment with a dark, greenish brown. It is used for parquet flooring, Beams, panels, chassis, doors, windows, ... and is popular with locals because of its distinct hardness. From the bark of the world-famous Lapacho tea is made.
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