Curupixa veneer

Curupixa Veneer

Above you see an example of Curupixa veneer. If you are interested in this specie, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Characteristics of Curupixa veneer

• Latin name: Micropholis spp.; Fam. Sapotaceae
• Other names: Abiurana, Bacu Mixa, Cubixa, Curupixa, Grubixa, Grumixava, Pau de Remo, Rosadinho, Baaka Bouba, Maaka, Mamantin, Reini Lout, Riemhout, Moraballi, Balata Blanc, Bouchi Apa, Kudi Biushi
• Characteristics: durable hardwood, fine and regular texture, straight grain, easily workable
• Wood color: several species are commercialized under the name Curupixa, color varies from yellow brown to grey brown, sometimes with pinkish glance
• Source: Tropical South America: Brazil, Guayana, Surinam, French Guayana
• Application: interior joinery, panelings, floorings, stairs, cabinetry, furniture, window & door framings

Compare Curupixa with other veneers

• by wood color: medium color veneers
• by characteristics: hardwood
• by applications: construction wood, doors, floorings, framework, furnitures, panelings, windows
• Variants: Curupixa figured