Morado

Other Name(s)

Pau Ferro, Bolivian Rosewood, Santos Rosewood

Origin

Tropical South America

Color/Description

Color can range from reddish/orange to a dark violet/brown, usually with contrasting darker black streaks. Narrow sapwood is a pale yellow.

Workability

Fair workability. Irregular grain can cause tear-out. Many of the same challenges in gluing rosewoods are common with Morado.

Uses

Veneers, musical instruments, cabinets, floors, interior trim, turnings, etc.