Appearance: The outer layers (sapwood) are thick and very pale pink to white when freshly cut and the inner layers (heartwood) are reddish brown with some light and dark areas. It usually presents attractive black brown lines and presents a strong contrast between the layers.

Characteristics: Straight grain, with a fine and uniform texture. With a shine Medium to high and veined to figure: veined.

Working Properties: It has good workability for machining, especially when brushing and molding, and it is easy to unroll. The main defect that presents is the villous grain, which is easily removed with sanding. The wood dries fast with few defects and only slight twists. It is reported that collapse occurs occasionally in the dark veins of the heartwood during oven drying. A US program of T3-C2 (4/4) and T3-C1 (8/4) is recommended. It is classified as low durability and is susceptible to fungal attack, but it is easy to preserve.

Uses: Wood is used for interior trim, furniture, doors, joinery, veneers and plywood; It is also used to prepare stabilized resin veneers.