Almendrillo, Amburana, Brazilian Teak, Imburana de Cheiro Tonka, Tonquin Bean
Origin:
Brazil, Surinam, Guyana, Central and South America
Appearance
The timber is attractive looking with heartwood that is brown yellow to reddish brown with dark veins. The sapwood is a distinct yellowish white. It has a medium texture with sometimes a strong interlocked grain. The species has an irregular, slightly interlocked grain and is coarse and wavy in texture
Properties:
Cumaru is resistant to insect attack and decay. Does have good stability characteristics once dry.