Other Names Also known as Bahia wood, Braziletto, para wood, pernambuco wood, and Brazilian ironwood.
Sources Grows in eastern Brazil.
Appearance Straight to irregular grain with fine, even texture and a natural luster. Nearly white sapwood and bright orange heartwood that matures to a deep red. Physical Props Very hard and heavy with exceptional shock resistance, stiffness, bending strength, and compression strength. Not suitable for steam bending. Highly resistant to decay and very stable in service.