Appearance: Bark of light brown or pinkish color rather dark brown, with gradual transition to sapwood.

Characteristics: Luster fairly low to medium; fine to medium texture; pretty straight grain; smell and taste absent or not distinctive.

Weight: Basic specific gravity (ovendry weight/ green volume) ranges from 0.60 to 0.90; air drying density from 50 to 70 pcf.

Working properties: A remarkably hard and abrasive wood that requires resistance to the wear of the cutters for a satisfactory machining; It can be finished without problems

Uses: Wood is used for posts and in buildings. The leaves of this plant are attributed antidiabetic properties. The fruit is edible. Shade plant, for decoration and honey.