PRINCIPAIS MADEIRAS UTILIZADAS PARA LAMINAÇÃO NA REGIÃO DE CURITIBA, PR MAIN SPECIES USED IN VENEER PRODUCTION IN CURITIBA, PR

This work is about identifying the species used in veneer production in Curitiba, Parana State, Brazil, and popular names variation, so as to be identified correctly. Seventy two sliced veneers and rotary cut veneers samples, from species based on frequency and utilization importance, were collected. Because of samples characteristics, the identification was based in peculiar structures. Thirty seven species were identified. Incorrect commercial names in association to botanical names were verified. Identification technics adoption, based on anatomic characteristics, and nomenclature standard, using papers made by competent members, are necessary.