Morado (Machaerium scleroxylon)

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Morado Characteristics

Fine to medium texture. Sometimes sold as a substitute for Brazilian Rosewood or named Bolivian Rosewood and Santos Rosewood. Hard, but works pretty well: easy on the cutters, does not splinter, etc. Very durable and gorgeous. Dust may be an irritant to some people.

Color Range

Dark violet brown or a lighter tan brown with dark streaks and stripes - somewhat rosewood like.

Other Names

Bolivian Rosewood, Santos Rosewood, Caviuna, Jacaranda pardo, Pau Ferro

Some Typical Uses

Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, flooring, turning, accessories.

What's the Tree Like?

Mid-sized, rarely large.

Morado grows in

Tropical South America, primarily southern Brazil and Bolivia.