HONDURAS MAHOGANY (lat. Swietenia macrophylla; Fam. Meliaceae)
| Other names: | South and Central American Mahogany, Caoba, Acajou d`Amerique, Mara, Mogno, Aguano, Araputanga, Chacalte, Oriura, Bigleaf Mahogany, British Honduras Mahogany, Genuine Mahogany, Costa Rican, Brazilian, Peruvian, Nicaraguan M., etc. according to country of origin |
| Source: | Central and South America (Southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela into the Amazon basin to Northern Bolivia and eastern Peru), some Caribbean islands |
| Wood Color: | Freshly cut reddish brown to medium red, pinkish, yellowish or salmon red, with age darkening to a deep rich reddish-brown |
| Characteristics: | Strong and dense wood, heartwood durable and extremely resistant to preservative treatment, straight grain with fine even texture, works easily with hand and power tools, Honduras Mahogany is also cultivated on plantations to supply the demands for this versatile lumber |
| Application: | High class furniture and cabinetry, boat interiors, pianos, mouldings, modelling, pattern making, carvings |