Latin name:
Cordia ssp., Nectanda ssp., Ocotea ssp.; Fam. Boraginaceae; numerous botanical species are being produced as „Louro Preto“
Characteristics:
very durable with straight grain, some logs with wavy structures and interesting patterns, good workable with all tools
Wood color:
clearly separated withish yellow to greyish sapwood, heartwood light yellowbrown to medium brown to olivebrown with unregular dark vains and zones, wood shows a nice glance
Application:
interior design, furniture production, boat building, park benches