Koordersiodendron pinnatum
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Koordersiodendron pinnatum (Ranggu) is a species of tree in the Philippines, locally known as amugis, which is a relative of the cashew
tree. This red wood is commonly used for building houses and ships.
Cashew
The cashew is a tree in the family Anacardiaceae. Its English name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree, caju, which in turn derives from the indigenous Tupi name, acajú. It is now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.-Etymology:The...
tree. This red wood is commonly used for building houses and ships.