Cumaru

Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata)

Common Names: Cumaru, Brazilian Teak

Distribution: Northern South America

Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue; some pieces may have streaks of yellowish or greenish brown

Janka Hardness: 3,330 lb_f

Density: 5.66 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 5.3%

Tangential (width): 7.7%,

Volumetric (total): 12.6%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.5

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Cumaru.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Flooring, cabinetry, furniture, heavy construction, docks, railroad ties, bearings, handles and other turned objects