Also known as Quebracho · Red Quebracho
Schinopsis balansae is a South American tree known as quebracho colorado. Its extremely hard, durable wood is rich in tannins, prized for railway sleepers and leather.
Photos of Willow-Leaf Red Quebracho (Schinopsis balansae)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Sapindales |
| family | Anacardiaceae |
| genus | Schinopsis |
| species | Schinopsis balansae |
