1. Large Costa Rican tree having light-coloured wood suitable for cabinetry; similar to the African lepidobotrys in wood structure as well as in fruit and flowers and leaves and seeds; often classified in other families
   "Ruptiliocarpon caracolito wood is prized by furniture makers for its beautiful grain";
   - caracolito

Type of: tree

Part of: genus Ruptiliocarpon, Ruptiliocarpon

Encyclopedia: Ruptiliocarpon caracolito