Leopardwood

Leopardwood Roupala montana (syn. R. brasiliense)

Common names: Leopardwood, Bois bandé.

Distribution : Mexico, Central America, Trinidad-and-Tobago, South America.

Color/appearance : Has a very conspicuous flecking that gives this wood its namesake. The wood itself is a medium to dark reddish brown with grey or light brown rays.

Janka hardness: 2150 lb_f

Density: 4.6 lb_f

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 3.5%

Tangential (width): 8.8%,

Volumetric (total): 11.5%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.5

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Although there have been no adverse health effects reported for Lacewood in the Roupala genus, several other genera in the Proteaceae family have been reported to cause eye and skin irritation.

Sustainability: CITES: Non, IUCN: Oui

Common Uses: Veneer, cabinetry, fine furniture, musical instruments (guitars), and turned objects.