From southern Mexico through Central America to the Peruvian Amazon and Bahia and Matto Grosso, Brazil. In parts of its range the tree is very common on well-drained clay soils or sandy soils. Boles are cylindrical and clear to 50 ft. Kiln schedule data not available. Specially tipped cutters are required to effectively saw or machine this wood.
Torn grain is common.
The durability of this wood is reported to be high and with high resistance to insect attack. The wood is rated as difficult to treat. 282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted. M 150 282-2Band mills in Ghana are designed to handle logs 5 feet and more in diameter.