Cumaru
Name
| Name in spanish | Cumaru /Shihuahuaco |
|---|---|
| International synonymous | Brazilian Teak |
| Botanical name | Dipteryx sp |
| Common names | Shihuahuaco |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Origin | Tropical |
Description of the wood
| Color | golden tones, red and brown |
|---|---|
| Grain | inter locked |
| Texture | Thick |
| Brightness | medium – high |
| Figured | superpose arches and bands |
| Smell | characteristic |
| Taste | absent |
Characteristics of processing and use
| Natural drying | good |
|---|---|
| Artificial drying | good |
| Natural Durability | Very High |
| Workability | good |
| Uses | flooring in general, decking, timbers, columns, among others |