Leopardwood (Panopsis rubellens)

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Leopardwood Characteristics

Flaky, speckled figure with dark flecks, varying from a small lacelike pattern to a larger splashy figure. Texture is fairly coarse. Moderately hard. Works easy, except for a tendency to splinter, and takes a very lustrous finish. Quite scarce timber.

Color Range

Pale pinkish brown to medium brown.

Some Typical Uses

Boxes, inlay, accessories, fine furniture, veneer, turnery

What's the Tree Like?

Grows up to 150 feet with a trunk diameter of up to 4'.

Leopardwood grows in

South America, Chile, Brazil