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.