Purpleheart
Wood species / Trade name:
Purpleheart
Names:
- German: Amarant
- French: Amarante
- Chinese: 紫心木
Botanical name:
Peltogyne venosa
Character / Color:
The splendid purple color of this straight-grained South American wood is particularly captivating. Frequently occurring interlocked fibers give the grain an irregular look. Growth zones are nearly unrecognizable. The light-colored pores, scattered across a dark background, are often filled with a white substance. In the structure of this unusual and decorative wood you can see stripes, waves and dark vessel lines.
Main occurence:
South America
Usage:
Furniture, Shipbuilding, Musical instruments, Construction lumber