Other names:
Siricote, Canalete, Laurel, Freijo, Peterebi
Characteristics:
resistant wood of high density and extremly fine texture, very decorative can easily be worked with all machines and tools, polished wood shows intensive luster
Source:
mainly Central America, primarily Belize, Northern Florida, West Indies, southward to Brazil and Argentina
Application:
tonewood for musical instruments, furnitures, cabinets, boat deckings, interior joinery, marquetry, knife handles