Santos Mahogany
Santos Mahogany (Myroxilon Balsmaun)
Common names: Santos Mahogany, Cabreuva
Distribution : Southern Mexico, Central & South America
Color/appearance : Golden brown to a darker purplish red. Quartersawn sections can show a striped or ribbon pattern.
Janka hardness: 2400 lbf
Density: 4.75 lbf
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 3.8%
Tangential (width): 6.2%,
Volumetric (total): 10.0%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth) 1.6
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Santos Mahogany has been reported to cause skin and respiratory irritation.
Sustainability (listing):
CITES: NO
IUCN: NO
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, molding, and boat trim.