Imbuia

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Imbuia

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Latin Name: Ocotea porosa syn. Phoebe porosa

Family: Lauraceae - the Laurel family

Other Common Name(s): Amareal, Brazilian Walnut, Canella Imbuia, Determa, Embuia, Embuya

Imported Hardwood

Suitable for Exterior/Interior Use
Interior and Exterior

Uses
Flooring, Furniture, Millwork, Mouldings, Turnings

Distribution
This tree grows only in Southern Brazil.

General Description: The heartwood of Imbuia is yellow-olive to chocolate-brown with variegated striping. Color variations can be quite dramatic. It also has very unusual grain containing ribbon, curly quilted and burly figuring, yet has a fine texture.

Price Range ($ least expensive, $$$$$ most expensive):
$$$$$

Working Properties
Machining: Good
Nailing: Good
Glueing: Good
Screwing: Good
Finishing: Good

Physical Properties
Weight (lbs/BF): 3.65
Specific Gravity: 0.53
Modulus of Rupture (psi): 9,100-12,300
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 psi): 1,140-1,400
Side Hardness (lbs): 950

Additional Information
Most of the figured material is pulled for veneer purposes and a very small quantity makes it to solid lumber.

Item Availability
Not currently in stock, but please contact us to inquire about availability.

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