Lacewood

Lacewood (Panopsis spp.) (P. rubescens and P. sessilifolia)

Common Names: Lacewood, Brazilian Lacewood, South American Lacewood

Distribution: Tropical South America

Color/Appearance: The wood itself is a reddish brown with grey or light brown rays. This is due to the wood’s wide medullary rays

Janka Hardness: 840 lb_f

Density: 3.25 lb/b.f.

Allergies/Toxicity: No adverse health effects reported for Lacewood in the Panopsis genus; several other genera in the Proteaceae Lacewood have been reported to cause eye and skin irritation.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Veneer, cabinetry, fine furniture, musical instruments (guitars), and turned objects.