Names

• English name: Peruvian Cherry / Perobinha 
• Scientific name: Aspidosperma macrocarpon 
• Common names: Pumaquiro 
• Family: Apocynaceae 
• Origin: Tropical SA 

Description of the Wood

• Color: light brown to yellowish 
• Grain: interlocked 
• Texture: medium to fine 
• Bright: medium 
• Banned: satin bows and bands superimposed 
• Odor: Not distinctive 
• Taste: Not distinctive 

Description of the Wood

• Artificial drying behavior: Regular 
• Natural durability: High 
• Workability: Good 
• Use: Woodworking in general, floors, beams column, stair steps, tool handles etc. 

Physical and Mechanical properties

• Basic Density: 0.67 gr/cm3 alto Kg/m³