Scientific Name: Carapa guianensis

Wood Appearance: The heartwood varies from pale pink to rich red-brown, darkening to a dull reddish-brown. Sapwood is pale brown, not sharply defined. It resembles plain mahogany but lacks natural luster. Texture is medium to coarse with generally straight, sometimes interlocked grain. Bole length is 15-20m, diameter 65-95(-180) cm.

Natural Durability: Heartwood is moderately durable and fire resistant but susceptible to ambrosia (pinholeborer) beetle attacks.

Scientific Name: Cedrela odorata

Wood Appearance: Resembles softer Mahogany grades, with heartwood varying from pale pinkish-brown to dark reddish-brown based on growth locality. Features straight or shallowly interlocked grain, moderately coarse texture, and a distinct fragrance. The bole measures 12-18m in length and 50-90(-180) cm in diameter.

Natural Durability: Moderately durable and decay-resistant in tests; sapwood is permeable to preservatives. In dry conditions, the wood is termite-resistant.

Scientific Name: Peltogyne spp.

Wood Appearance: When freshly cut, the wood is dull brown and oxidizes to violet-purple before darkening to purplish-brown over time. The sapwood is whitish or cream, with generally straight, sometimes wavy or interlocked grain. Texture ranges from moderate to fine. The bole measures 15-27 m long and 45-90 (-150) cm in diameter.

Natural Durability: Highly resistant to decay, termites, and fire. The heartwood is very durable and resistant to preservatives; sapwood is permeable.

Scientific Name: Hymenaea courbaril

Wood Appearance: Heartwood is light to brown with dark streaks and a golden glow; sapwood is whitish grey. Texture is medium to coarse with straight grain, medium luster, and distinct vessel lines. Bole is 18-25m long and 50-120(-150) cm in diameter.

Natural Durability: Highly resistant to decay.

Scientific Name: Dinizia excelsa (Hymenolobium genus)

Wood Appearance: Heartwood is reddish brown, occasionally with streaks; sapwood is lighter and may blend with heartwood. Freshly sawn surfaces show an olive hue, darkening to deep reddish brown over time.

Natural Durability: Durable to very durable, with good insect resistance.

Scientific Name: Chlorocardium rodiei

Wood Appearance: Light green to dark olive-green with occasional brown or black streaks. Pale yellow sapwood transitions to heartwood. Fine, even texture; straight or interlocked grain. Bole Length: 15-23 m, diameter: 35-60 cm.

Natural Durability: Resistant to decay, termites, marine organisms, fire, and preservative treatment.

Scientific Name: Aniba spp. (Yellow)

Appearance: Yellowish with a greenish hue when fresh, turning brown or olive upon exposure. Narrow light yellow sapwood; medium to high luster; straight to interlocked grain; fine to medium texture. Spicy odor; taste may vary.

Natural Durability: Known for excellent decay resistance; heartwood is very durable against white and brown rot fungi.

Scientific Name: Brosimum Guianense

Wood Appearance: Reddish-brown with black streaks resembling snakeskin; fine, scattered pores add to its decoration.

Durability: Exceptionally sturdy and resistant to insects, but challenging to work with; hard to cut, prone to splitting, and difficult to drill, causing tool wear.