Other trade names:
DE: Santos-Palisander, Morado, Caviuna
EN: Santos rosewood
FR: Palissandre de Santos
Origin: South America (Brazil)
Ecological: not listed on CITES
Usage: Furniture, musical-instrument making, Automobile and boat construction, yacht interior finishing, interior finishing, Intarsia
Colors: Red / Reddish brown
Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut
Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm
Resistance: Low resistance to fungi and insects, the heartwood however is quite durable