Coffeewood (Caesalpinia pluviosa)

Common names: Coffeewood, Partridgewood, Momoqui

Distribution : Bolivia

Color/appearance : Sapwood is clearly differentiated, it is light brown in color, the heartwood is bark brown color with dark streaks.

Janka hardness: 2998 lb_f

Density: 5.46 lb_f

Shrinkage ¹_:

Radial (thickness): 3.2%

Tangential (width): 6.2%

Volumetric (total): 9.9%

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.9

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Coffeewood.

Sustainability (listing):

CITES: NO

IUCN:  NO

Common Uses: Furniture, cabinets, flooring