303.733.1292
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303.733.1292
800-692-WOOD(9663)
Botanical Name
Machaerium Scleroxylon
Other Common Names
Bolivian Rosewood, Santos Rosewood, Caviuna, Pau Ferro, Jacaranda, Jacaranda Pardo, Capote
Region
South America
Country
Brazil, Bolivia
The Tree
Elongated, with long main branches, Straight, corrugated, commercial heights up to 25 m, Bark whitish color, coarse texture with white spots.
Appearance
Heartwood brown to dark violet brown, often streaked, rather waxy; sapwood whitish, grayish, or yellowish. Luster medium to high; texture fine coarse; grain straight to irregular.
Properties
Luster medium to high; texture fine coarse; grain straight to irregular. Heartwood highly resistant to attack by decay fungi.
Working Properties
Morado is generally a fairly easy wood to work with hand and machine tools although inertlocking grain poses problems with cutting, shaping and planing. High oil content of the wood can make gluing difficult.
Uses
Morado is primarily used as an alternative to Brazilian rosewood although it is also recognized for its own unique characteristics. Uses include fine furniture, decorative veneers, turnery, specialty items and cabinetmaking.
Availability
Morado is extremely rare in comparison with many Brazilian species such as Brazilian Cherry. There is a limited amount of Morado in South America, but it is not endangered. Less logging, stricter regulations, and a slower American economy have limited commodities and caused slightly higher prices of this product in this country.