Wood specifications

 

Taxonomy

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Common name (English):Parota - Raintree - Elephant ear tree - Earpod tree

Common name (Spanish):Guanacaste

Scientific name:Enterolobium cyclocarpum

Family:Fabaceae

 

Distribution or habitat

Primarily Central America, as well as Mexico and northern South America.

Description:

Parota is among the most majestic and aesthetically pleasing of tree species in its native range. It is used to make items such as doors, windows, furniture, cabinets, and for shipbuilding.

 

Technical specs

Janka hardness:470 pounds-force ,2100 Newtons

Average dried weight: 550 kg/m3

 

Color and Appearance

Heartwood is light to medium brown, sometimes with a reddish hue. Darker streaks of brown are sometimes present.

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Commercial notes

Workability:

Easy to work with hand and machine tools. However, tearout is common during planing, and fuzzy surfaces may be seen after machining, especially on quartersawn surfaces. Glues and finishes well.

Durability

Rated as durable to very durable; mixed insect resistance.

 

Commercial availability

Parota is available by container load. Can be supply in a regular basis.

Export Restrictions

None.