Names

• English name: Santos Mahogany 
• International Synonyms: Balsamo 
• Scientific name: Myroxylon frondosus 
• Common names: odorless Estoraque 
• Family: Fabaceae 
• Origin: Tropical / S.A. 

Description of the Wood

• Color: Reddish brown clear 
• Grain: Straight to interlocked 
• Texture: Medium to Fine 
• Bright: High 
• Banned: Overlapped arches and satin bands 
• Odor: Characteristic 
• Taste: Absent 

Description of the Wood

• Artificial drying behavior: Good 
• Natural durability: High 
• Workability: Good 
• Use: Mainly used for flooring, also in structures, implement sports, general furniture, among others. 

Physical and Mechanical properties