Curupay (Anadenanthera macrocarpa)

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Curupay Characteristics

A very strong, dense, and hard wood that surprisingly decent to work with and looks incredible with a clear finish. The wood often displays dark, or nearly black, lines and irregular stripes which makes it nice for fine woodwork pieces.

Color Range

Dark red, slightly maroon, with irregular dark (or nearly black) streaks and stripes

Curupay is also called

Angico prieto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay, Curupay ata, Patagonia Rosewood

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, Musical instruments, flooring, various exterior uses, Marine construction, Tool handles, Turnery, Barge fenders, Docks, Exterior trim & siding, Handles, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Rafts, Shingles

What's the Tree Like?

The tree is reported to reach a height of about 80 feet (24 m), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm). It develops straight and clear boles that are about 24 feet (7 m) long.

Curupay grows in

Latin America; Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru