Handroanthus incanus

Botanical Description

Handroanthus incanus is a large tree that has been recorded up to 40 metres tall with a bole 50cm in diameter[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. The plant is often used as a source of Ipê timber, a high quality wood that is harvested in large quantities from the wild and exported. The plant is also used medicinally. Handroanthus incanus is one of a group of species that are heavily exploited from the wild for their high quality timber, which is collectively traded under the name Ipê. Threats to the species are continuing and may grow in the coming decades, therefore it is suspected that this species will experience a population decline of at least 30% over the next 100 years. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].