Tauari (Couratari guianensis Aubl.)

Common names: tauary, wadara, kakawalli, ingie pipa, balata blanc, maho cigarre

Distribution : South and Central America

Color/appearance : Heartwood white or grey, white or grey to brown

Janka hardness: 488 lb_f

Density: 3.22 lb_f

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 4.1%

Tangential (width): 6.6%,

Volumetric (total): 10.7%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.6

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

Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No

Common Uses: Beams, joists, flooring, steps, shutter boards, furniture and cabinets,plywood and veneer, musical instruments, handicrafts, moldings.