Astronium spp. belongs to the Anacardiaceae family
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Other names
Tigerwood
Latin name
Astronium spp. belongs to the Anacardiaceae family
Growth area
Tropical South and Central America
Wood description
The color of the heartwood is light orange-brown, with a variable proportion of dark brown 'veins'. This makes Muiracatiara wood particularly decorative. After exposure to light, the wood quickly turns from orange-red-brown to deep red-brown. The sapwood is easy to distinguish.
