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CENTRAL AMERICAN DANTO |
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Similar in colour, grain and working properties to
African Iroko. Should be considered as a FSC Certified. Vatairea lundelli Family: Leguminosae Common/vernacular names: Danto, Bitter angelim, Faveira (Brazil), Amargoso (Honduras), Amargo amargo (Panama), Mora, Bitter wood and several more depending on the country of origin. Distribution: 'Danto' is distributed from southern Mexico southwards along the Atlantic region of Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama and into mainland South America where it is found in Venezuela and Brazil. |
General Characteristics: The heartwood is
yellow, becoming orange-brown on exposure and is distinct from the paler
whitish/grey to brownish-yellow sapwood band which is up to around 200mm
thick. It is also reported that spiral grain can be present in Danto
timber. The texture is medium to very coarse. Lustre of the wood is
variable. |
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