OTHER COMMON NAMES:
Amburana, roble, cumare, shpingo, trebol
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
0.60
DENSITY:
37 lbs./cu.ft.
TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:
5.80%
RADIAL MOVEMENT:
3.00%
VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:
8.40%
DURABILITY:
good
SOURCE:
Dry regions of southern Brazil, northern Argentina, Peru.
DESCRIPTION:
Heartwood is yellowish amber, turning to brownish orange after long exposure. Moderately coarse textured, with a waxy luster and vanilla-like scent. Very stable. Used for furniture and decorative veneers.