peroba (wood)

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Scope note
General term for wood obtained from various Brazilian trees of the genera Aspidosperma or Paratecoma. The red or rosa peroba produces a pink hardwood while the white peroba gives wood that is a pale olive to a dark brown in color. The wood has a straight grain and a fine uniform texture. It is strongly resistant to insect, fungi and to acids. Peroba wood is used for furniture, flooring, paneling, veneers, and carving. All types are durable and fine-grained, used for fine furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and carvings.
peroba
Accepted term: 20-May-2024