Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by origin]
6. biological material
7. plant material
8. [wood and wood by product]
9. wood (plant material)
10. [wood by composition or origin]
11. hardwood

Anotations

Scope note:

General term applied to wood from several Brazilian species in various genera of the laurel family or of the borage family, all producing moderately heavy wood resembling walnut, the heartwood ranging in color from olive to chocolate brown and with a medium luster; valued for joinery, flooring, and furniture.