- Species: Comes from several Peltogyne Species.
- Origin: Primarily found in Central and South America.
- Durability: Extremely dense and hard, offering excellent strength and wear resistance.
- Highlights: Famous for its unique purple color that darkens to a deep purplish-brown over time; fine to medium texture with a generally straight grain; highly decorative.
- Form: Lumber, veneer, turning blanks.
- Grade: Select.
- Moisture: Kiln-dried (8 – 12%).
- Dimensions Available: Sawn Lumber / Boards: Thickness: 2.5 cm, 3.8 cm, 5 cm, 6.3 cm, 7.5 cm / Width: 10 cm – 30 cm / Length: 180 cm – 400 cm (long lengths are common). Veneer Sheets: Thickness: 0.05 cm – 0.2 cm / Width: 12 cm – 25 cm / Length: 240 cm – 300 cm. Turning Blanks / Blocks: Square Blocks: 5 × 5 × 30 cm, 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm, 10 × 10 × 30 cm / Pen Blanks: 2 × 2 × 15 cm. Prefinished Flooring Panels (Engineered/Parquet): Thickness: 1.4 cm – 2 cm / Width: 9 cm – 15 cm / Length: 60 cm – 210 cm.
- Janka Hardness: ~2,520 lbf.
- Grain: Straight to wavy.
- Color: Bright purple (darkens with time).
- Water Resistance: Naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and insects due to its density and natural oils.
- Certification: FSC (limited).
- Outdoor Suitability: Suitable for outdoor use when properly sealed; performs very well in exterior conditions because of its natural durability.
- Indoor Suitability: Excellent; widely used for luxury interiors, decorative elements, and heavy-use surfaces.
- Estimated Prices: Per Cubic Meter (m3) = ~US $2,500 to $6,500+ / Price per Piece = ~US $10 – $75+ (Depending on Size and Grade).
- Use Cases: Fine Furniture, Flooring, Veneers, Cabinetry, Inlays, Turned Objects, and Artistic Accents where visual impact and strength are desired.
