Lyptus

Lyptus (Eucalyptus urograndis (Eucalyptus grandis x E. urophylla hybrid)

Common Names: Lyptus

Distribution: Grown on plantations in Brazil

Color/Appearance: Color ranges from a lighter salmon pink to a darker brownish red

Janka Hardness: 1,420 lb_f

Density: 4.42 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 8.2%

Tangential (width): 12.8%,

Volumetric (total): 21%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.6

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Lyptus

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Flooring, lumber, interior millwork, cabinetry, plywood and turned objects.

Lyptus® is merely a trade name, which is a registered trademark owned by the Brazilian company Fibria. The Lyptus® brand is marketed in the United States by Weyerhaeuser. The actual tree species, which is grown on Brazilian plantations owned by Fibria, is a Eucalyptus hybrid of Eucalyptus grandis and E. urophylla.