Goncalo Alves comes from
Parts of Central and South America

Botanical Name:
Astronium fraxinifolium
 
Other Names:
Bois de zebra, Bossona, Bototo, Coubaril, Gateado, Gomavel, Goncalo alves, Guarabu bata, Guarabu, encirado, Guarabu rajado, Gusanero, Jejuira, Kingwood, Locustwood, Muiracatiara, Mura, Muira, Muiraquatiara, Mura, Rajado branco, Red astronium, Robel gatea, Tigerwood
 
Color:
Light butterscotch brown to reddish brown with blackish brown streaks.
 
Characteristics:
Hard and heavy, of course. The fine texture and takes a glass-like finish, and is celebrated for it. While it's difficult to work due to tension in the wood, Goncalo Alves makes a fine lathe wood in addition to being quite durable and weather resistant. Tables and larger projects always look impressive when made from Goncalo.
 
Typical Uses:
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, tool handles, bowls, desks, marine construction, small accessories.