Brazilian Mahogany

Brazilian Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylia)

Common names: Honduran Mahogany, American, Mahogany, Genuine Mahogany, Big-Leaf, Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany

Distribution : From Southern Mexico to central South America. Often grown on plantations.

Color/appearance : Heartwood color can vary from a pale pinkish brown, to a darker reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Also exhibits an optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy.

Janka hardness: 900 lbf

Density: 3.09/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 2.9%

Tangential (width): 4.3%,

Volumetric (total): 7.5%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.5

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Severe reactions are quite uncommon. There have been reports of common reactions which include eye and skin irritation.

Sustainability (listing):

CITES: YES 1

IUCN:  YES 1;

Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, veneers, musical instruments, boat-building, and carving.