Other names:
Angelim Vermelho, Angelim Ferro, Gurupa, Faveira Grande
Characteristics:
very durable hardwood with high density, coarse to very coarse texture and low to medium glance, exotic grain structures from straight to interlocked, sometimes with irregular light to darkbrown spots
Wood color:
pale brown sapwood, yellowish orange heartwood when freshly cut, darkening to orange or deep brown, wood shows remarkable stripes
Application:
floorings, furnitures, panelings, window frames, doors, stairs, deckings, heavy constructions, ship building, railway sleepers