Characteristics:
durable and hard wood with irregular and interlocked grain, medium texture, easily workable, well polishable and lustrous
Wood color:
yellowish to orange to reddish heartwood with dark streaks in brown, purple or black, slowly darkening under influence of light
Source:
South America: forests of Panama, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
Application:
floorings, exclusive interior design, musical instruments, (garden) furnitures, heavy constructions