Cambara Hardwood Technical Species Information

Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Cambara Mahogany Hardwood Lumber

Cambara Mahogany

Description: Cambara is a medium density wood from South America. More than just resilient, Cambara's medium luster and light reddish-brown heartwood make it a beautiful choice. Virtually knot-free, Cambara's close, straight grain gives it a pleasing uniform appearance. Cambara's natural durability often makes it a frequent choice for deckingl. With its agreeable tones, Cambara makes for a very decoratively versatile paneling or ceiling able to accompany a variety of colors schemes and furnishing styles.
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Other Names: Erisma uncinatum, Mahogany, Jaboty, Quarubarana, Mureillo, Cedrinho, Mureillo
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Janka Hardness: 860 pounds
Strength (MOR): 12,800 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,640 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 650
Color: Heartwood is brownish-yellow with some grey and orange tones. Sapwood is primarily white with some yellow.
Photosensitivity: Moderate
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.1%
Radial Shrinkage: 4.2%
Family: Vochysiaceae
Tree Characteristics:
Geographic Area: Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil
Texture: Fine to medium
Grain: Straight and even
Luster: Low
Durability Rating: Rated as durable
Drying Characteristics: Rated as moderately difficult to difficult, with slight risk of checking.
Working Characteristics: Rated as somewhat difficult to work.
Applications: Decking, furniture, moldings, plywood