There is no characteristic odor or taste.ĭrying properties are reported to vary. The wood exhibits a medium to high luster. The grain is typically straight, sometimes wavy, roey, or irregular. A treatment with Armorall, the car finish product, under lacquer is reported to hold the color well. Treatment against the effects of ultra-violet rays has been suggested to maintain the original color of the wood. Peltogyne timbers are reported to vary widely in color between, and probably within, species. Presence of minerals in some boards may cause uneven coloration and steaming is reported to affect the color. Color variation between boards is reported to be moderate to high.
Prolonged exposure darkens the wood to a dark-purplish brown or dark brown, but the original color can be restored by recutting the wood. The heartwood is initially dull brown, but it rapidly changes to a bright, vibrant purple. The color has also been described as pinkish cinnamon with light brown streaks, and is usually about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) wide. The sapwood is creamy white or off-white in color, and is very distinct from the heartwood. Mature Purpleheart trees are usually tall and attain a height of about 100 to 150 feet (30 to 45 m), and a diameter of up to 48 inches (120 cm), usually between 18 and 36 inches (45 and 90 cm). Although it has not found wide demand, Purpleheart is reported to be available on the US market in both the lumber and veneer forms.
It is reported to cost more than mahogany but less than teak. Supplies are reported to be ample, but the wood is fairly expensive. The material is exported at a low but regular rate. The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) reports that timber production from this species is regular. It is not known at present whether some material from this species is available from sustainably managed, salvaged, recycled, or other environmentally responsible sources. They are reported to be most common in the Amazon basin, and are also found in Colombia, Guyana, Surinam, and Venezuela. porphyrocardia, which grow in Central America and tropical South America, from Mexico to southern Brazil. The commercial name Purpleheart is reported to refer to timber produced by about 20 species, including P. The environmental profile of this species within its natural habitat has not been officially assessed. Common Uses: Inlays/accent pieces, flooring, furniture, boatbuilding, heavy construction, and a variety of specialty wood items.Common Names: Purpleheart,Amarante, Amaranth,Guarabú, Koroboreli, Morado, Nazareno, Palo morado, Pau roxo, Pelo morado, Purperhart, Saka, Sakavalli, Tananeo, Violetwood. Purpleheart also has a moderate dulling effect on cutters. Depending on the grain orientation, can be difficult to plane without tearout. Working with Purpleheart can present some unique challenges: if the wood is heated with dull tools, or if cutter speeds are too high, Purpleheart will exude a gummy resin that can clog tools and complicate the machining process. Purpleheart is rated as being very durable, and resists both decay and most insect attacks, though it has been reported to be susceptible to attack from marine borers. Has a medium texture with good natural luster.ĭiffuse-porous medium to large pores, few solitary and radial multiples mineral deposits occasionally present growth rings may be either distinct or indistinct depending on species and growing conditions medium rays barely visible without lens, normal spacing parenchyma winged, lozenge, confluent, unilateral, and occasionally marginal. The grain is usually straight, but can also be wavy or irregular. For more information, see the article Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods. This color-shift can be slowed and minimized by using a UV inhibiting finish on the wood. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple. Upon exposure the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. When freshly cut the heartwood of Purpleheart is a dull grayish/purplish brown.
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