![Purple Heart lumber wood, Peltogyne spp lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/Purple_Heart2.jpg)
Purple Heart // Peltogyne spp
Grain usually straight often with a fine curly figure. Fine texture. Moderately hard to work but takes a glossy, lustrous finish. Lacquer finish will best preserve the color. Also called Amaranth or purpleheart.![color of Purple Heart](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Dull gray brown when freshly cut but soon oxidizing to a violet purple.![other names for Purple Heart](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Purpleheart, Amarante, Amaranth, Guarab, Koroboreli, Morado, Nazareno, Palo morado, Pau roxo, Pelo morado, Purperhard, Saka, Sakavalli, Tananeo, Violetwood![uses for Purple Heart](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Industrial construction, flooring, tool handles, accessories, furniture, cutting boards, musical instruments, picture frames, jewelry, jewelry boxes![the Purple Heart tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
A tall tree 120 feet or more, producing a long, straight trunk about 36 inches in diameter.Purple Heart grows in Latin America
![map of where Purple Heart grows](graphics/maps/latin_america.png)