Trade Names
Goiabao, Abiu Casca Grossa, in South America Abiurana
Similar Woods
Koto, Limetree
Origin
South America, all through Brazil, in the Basin of the Amazon
Range
See origin above. Hardly any literature available. No further details possible.
Uses
Without gure, this wood is hardly known or used in Central Europe – only for interior or side veneers – due to its uniformity with no expression. Figured, however, sought for in non-European countries (USA, Asia) where it is used for special object construction; in South America used in shipbuilding, for furniture and as construction wood; in veneer form used for boards in southern Asia.
Properties
Straw-yellow and very uniform colour. Shows very little structure even after surface finishing. More interesting in the figured form. Then used for interior and special object construction.
Machining
All tools can be used without any problems.
Seasoning
Needs to be done with care as wood is highly prone to warping. Slight tendency to checking.
Finishing
No problems. Takes stains and varnishes well.
Jointing
Joints are easy to produce with glue and hold well.