Tabebuia spp.-Bignoniaceae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Heartwood dark brownish olive to dark olive, generally uniform, sometimes greenish due to lapachol, distinct from the pale yellow sapwood. Grain interlocked, texture medium, luster moderate or lacking depending on the species, characteristics odor and not distinctive taste.
DENSITY
Heavy wood, with density at 12% moisture content of 1050 kg/m^3 and green density of 1300 kg/m^3.
DRYING
Air-dries easily. Dries rapidly and without defects when piled up. Kiln-drying is easy and rapid, with only slight warping and checking.
WORKABILITY
Regular in planing, good in sanding and excellent in turning and boring. Previous boring before nailing and screwing is advisable. It finishes well.
DURABILITY
Highly resistant against fungi and termites.
PRESERVATION
The obstruction of pores, by oil-resin and tylosis, makes the wood impermeable to preservative solutions, even with pressure-vacuum systems.
USES
Interior constructions, musical instruments, doors, window framings and others.