Tigerwood
Tigerwood (Astronium spp. (A. graveolens and A. fraxinifolium))
Common Names: Goncalo Alves, Tigerwood, Jobillo
Distribution: From Mexico southward to Brazil
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is typically a medium reddish brown with irregularly spaced streaks of dark brown to black.
Janka Hardness: 2,170 lbf
Density: 4.75 lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 4.2%
Tangential (width): 7.8%,
Volumetric (total): 11.2%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.9
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation.
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no
Common Uses: Flooring, veneers, furniture, cabinetry, carving, turned objects and other small wood specialty objects such as: pool cues, archery bows, knife handles, etc.
