majagua

• Bezeichnung für einen strauchartigen Baum an tropischen Küsten, der für sein leichtes, festes Holz (z. B. für Kanu-Balancierhölzer) und seine Fasern (für Seile und Kalfatern) geschätzt und oft als Zierpflanze kultiviert wird; auch ein aufrechter Waldbaum Kubas und Jamaikas mit ungleich behaarten Blättern und orangegelben bis orangeroten Blüten, dessen mitteldichtes Holz für Tischlerarbeiten und Gewehrschäfte verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a shrubby tree found along tropical shores, valued for its light tough wood used in canoe outriggers and its fiber used for cordage and caulk, often cultivated for ornament; also an erect forest tree of Cuba and Jamaica with variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers, yielding a moderately dense timber for cabinetwork and gunstocks.

1. A tropical shrub or treeC2formal

   A shrubby tree found widely along tropical shores, known for its light, tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulking; often grown ornamentally.

   Tropischer Strauch oder Baum

   • The majagua tree provides excellent wood for small boat parts.
   • Local artisans use majagua fiber to make strong ropes.
   • The coastal garden featured a beautiful flowering majagua.

   Synonymemahoe

2. A forest tree of Cuba and JamaicaC2formal

   An erect forest tree native to Cuba and Jamaica, with variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers; its timber is moderately dense and used for cabinetwork and gunstocks.

   Majagua

   • The dense timber of the majagua is prized for fine furniture.
   • Gunsmiths in the region historically used majagua wood for stocks.
   • The bright flowers of the majagua tree attract many birds.

   Synonymemahoe