Other Names Also known as pau rosa, jacaranda rosa, pau de fuso, pinkwood, and bois de rose.
Sources Grows in Brazil.
Appearance Typically interlocked, irregular grain with medium to fine texture. Very striking heartwood - straw colored with irregular streaks of shades of yellow rose, pink and violet. Fades with age. Physical Props Very hard, heavy, compact, splintery wood. Low shock resistance, stiffness, and bending strength.