IPE
Name
| Name in spanish | Ipe |
|---|---|
| International synonymous | Tahuarí |
| Botanical name | Tabebuia spp |
| Common names | Lapacho, Tajibo, Tahuari negro |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Origin | Tropical – SA |
Description of the wood
| Color | greenish brown to dark brown |
|---|---|
| Grain | straight |
| Texture | fina |
| Brightness | low |
| Figured | inter locked |
| Smell | absent |
| Taste | absent |
Characteristics of processing and use
| Natural drying | |
|---|---|
| Artificial drying | good |
| Natural Durability | Very High |
| Workability | Regular |
| Uses | flooring |