![Cancharana lumber wood, Cabralea cangerana lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/cancharana.jpg)
Cancharana // Cabralea cangerana
Works as easily as walnut, yet has a similar color tone but more consistent in color making it a pleasing wood for furniture.![color of Cancharana](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
The heartwood is described as often dull red or maroon, but may be lighter colored. Purplish markings are reported to be a common feature.![other names for Cancharana](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Cangerana, Cajarana, Pau de santo, Cancharana, Canxarana, Congerana, Cedro-ra![uses for Cancharana](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Carvings, Exterior uses, Fine furniture, General carpentry, Interior construction, Joinery![the Cancharana tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
A decent sized tree that averages 48 inches in diameter.Cancharana grows in Latin America
![map of where Cancharana grows](graphics/maps/latin_america.png)