Bloodwood

Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens (syn. B. paraense))

Common Names: Satine

Distribution: South America

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a bright, vivid wine red

Janka Hardness: 2,900 lb_f

Density: 5.5 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1 Radial (thickness): 4.6%

Tangential (width): 7.0%,

Volumetric (total): 11.7%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.5

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Can cause effects such as thirst and salivation, as well as nausea and skin irritation.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Carvings, trim, inlays, furniture, guitars, knife handles and turned objects.