Other Names Also known as granadillo, Nicaragua rosewood, nambar, palisandro, and caviuana.
Sources Grows along Pacific seaboard of Mexico and Central America.
Appearance Fairly straight to interwoven grain with medium to fine texture and low luster. Narrow, whitish sapwood. Working Props Works easily enough with moderate blunting effect. Fine dust created during machining can be an irritant to some people. Can be rubbed to a smooth, waxy finish without application of finishing materials.