Other Names Also known as South American walnut, frei jorge, jenny wood, and cordia wood.
Sources Grows in South America.
Appearance Generally straight grained with a uniform, coarse texture and rich, golden luster. Heartwood is golden brown maturing to dark brown and not well demarcated from sapwood. Physical Props Resembles teak in appearance and strength properties. Moderately hard and heavy, brittle, low stiffness and shock resistance, medium bending and crushing strengths, poor steam bending rating, and good stability in use. Heartwood is resistant to white or brown-rot fungi.