Angelim vermelho (Dinizia excelsa)
Common names: Angelim vermelho, Angelim pedra, Angelim Ferro Parakwa, Angelim Falso, Angelim Ferro, , Faveira Grande, Faveira Preta, Gurupa
Distribution : Primarily Brazil and Guyana in South America
Color/appearance : Heartwood is reddish brown, sometimes with colored streaks; slightly paler sapwood isn’t always clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Freshly sawn surfaces can have a lighter olive hue, with color darkening to a deeper reddish brown with age.
Janka hardness: 3160 lbf
Density: 5.58 lbf
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 5.4%
Tangential (width): 8.8%,
Volumetric (total): 14.3%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.6
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Angelim vermelho has been reported to cause unspecified allergic reactions.
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No
Common Uses: Heavy construction (exterior applications), flooring, decking, boatbuilding, docks, and other applications where its strength and rot resistance can be utilized.
