Lowland areas from Nicaragua to Colombia, often in nearly pure stands. Forest Products Laboratory toughness average for green and dry material is 88 in.-lb.
Wood dries rapidly with no checking and only slight warping.
Collapse is reported to occur sometimes in the darker streaks in the heartwood, particularly during kiln-drying. Control of gum exudates by use of high kiln temperatures is reported. Easy to glue. Requires care in finishing because of gum content. Fair to good in steam-bending quality.