Botanical Name

Swietenia macrophylla

Other Names

Honduras Mahogany, Tropical American Mahogany

Characteristics

Moderately heavy, moderately hard.  This specie can easily be worked with hand tools. 

Color

Heartwood varies from light to dark-reddish brown to deep red.

Pattern

Straight grain to interlocked.  Medium to moderately coarse

Uses

Furniture, interiors, cabinetwork, decorative veneer

Price Range

Valuable