is found predominantly in the Amazon region. Its wood is very hard, heavy, and extremely durable under water. Freshly cut wood is at first yellow to beige, but then oxidizes and turns glowing red or violet. Uses: fine turnery, furniture und floorboards for exterior use, ship-construction, and general construction.

kommt in Mittel- und Südamerika, vor allem in Brasilien, Venezuela und Kolumbien vor. Das sehr dekorative, schwere und begehrte Holz fällt durch seine streifige Zeichnung auf, die das Holz unverwechselbar macht, auch bekannt als Tiger-/Zebraholz. Verwendung: Furniere, Drechselwaren, Möbel- und Ausstattungsholz, Türen und Dielen.

grows in Brazil, Peru, Guyana and Surinam. Its plain and only moderately heavy wood is easy to work with. The bark contains white sap, which is used for medicinal purposes. Uses: floorboards, plywood, furniture and construction.

is found in Central- and South-America. Its wood is extremely hard and heavy; it is also remarkably resistant against insects and humidity. Uses: paneling, rotary cut veneer, barrels, ship-construction, turnery, signposts, piano mechanisms, and sculpture. Jatoba nuts are not only delicious, but also very nutritious.

grows in the Amazon region, Guyana and along the pacific coast of Columbia. Its wood is easy to work with and very resistant against salt-water parasites and humidity. Freshly cut the wood is yellow to green; over time it darkens and turns olive-brown. Uses: furniture, veneer, ship- and bridge-construction, and tiles. Oils distilled from the wood are used in the pharmaceutical industry

Louro Gamela (Nectandra rubra) is found all over South-America. Freshly cut this medium-sized tree’s wood gives off a characteristic, unpleasantly bitter smell. It is very resistent against insects and humidity. Uses: stair-construction, plywood, and turnery. The wood contains numerous substances, which are used as ingredients in aromatherapy and the treatment of wounds and rheumatism.

inhabits Central- and South-America. The remarkably heavy wood is very resistant against insects and humidity. It is easy to work with and takes on a great shine when polished. Uses: Stair construction, plywood, and turnery. The wood contains numerous substances, which are used as ingredients in aromatherapy and the treatment of wounds and rheumatism.

grows in northern Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. It is very resistant against mold and humidity, but difficult to work with. The wood darkens remarkably over time. Uses: ship-construction, signposts, exterior construction, bridges, doorframes, window-frames and blinds.

is mostly found in Brazil. The moderately heavy and plain wood is extremely resistant against termites and humidity. Its heartwood is of rose to yellow color with dark streaks. Uses: parquet, high-end furniture, turnery, tool handles, and hydraulic engineering.