Madagascar rosewood
Wood species / Trade name:
Madagascar rosewood
Names:
- German: Palisander Madagaskar
- French: Palissandre de Madagascar
- Chinese: 马达加斯加酸枝
Botanical name:
Dalbergia spp.
Character / Color:
Like others of its type, this rosewood has a ribbon grain. The intense basic hue is relatively homogenous with a range from yellowish red to brown. Dark black-brown color zones / streaks lend the veneer figure an expressive character. The veneer is mildly influenced by the frequently occurring mineral deposits in the wood.
Main occurence:
Africa
Usage:
Furniture, Interior woodwork