Parota
Parota (Enterolobium cyclocarpum)
Common names: Guanacaste, Caro caro, Monkey-ear tree or Elephant-ear tree
Distribution : Primarily Central America, as well as Mexico and northern South America
Color/appearance : Heartwood is light to medium brown, sometimes with a reddish hue. Darker streaks of brown are sometimes present. Sapwood is pale yellow and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.
Janka hardness: 470 lbf
Density: 2.25 lbf
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 2.2%
Tangential (width): 4.9%,
Volumetric (total): 7.1%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.2
Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Guanacaste has been reported to cause eye and respiratory irritation.
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No
Common Uses: Furniture frames, table slabs, boatbuilding, millwork, and turned objects.
