Jacaranda Para (Machaerium villosum)

Jacaranda Para Characteristics

While the wood is hard and attractive (with a similarity to Brazilian Rosewood and Morado), the interlocked grain makes it difficult to plane and carve. Jacaranda Para does accept a glassy smooth finish with little trouble.

Color Range

Dark purple to violet purple, and somewhat dark brown to nearly black. Also features dark lines and stripes.

Other Names

Jacaranda pardo, Jacaranda amarello, Jacaranda do cerrado, Jacaranda escuro, Jacaranda do mato, Jacaranda paulista, Jacaranda pedra, Jacaranda roxo

Some Typical Uses

Cabinetmaking, Decorative veneer, Furniture , Interior trim, Marquetry, Paneling, Veneer, Woodenware

What's the Tree Like?

Just a mere medium tree that yeilds small boards only.

Jacaranda Para grows in

Brazil