Pau Marfim

Name	Pau Marfim (Balfourodendron riedelianum)
Type	Hardwood.
Other Names	Also known as moroti, guatambu moroti, quatamba, farinha seca, pau liso, kyrandy, and ivorywood.
Sources	Grows in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Appearance	Dense, fine textured, mostly straight grained with a creamy white color. Little contrast between sapwood and heartwood although heartwood sometimes has darker streaks.
Physical Props	Heavy, tough, and strong with excellent shock resistance and wear properties. Stable in use. Low decay resistance.
Working Props	Relatively easy to work although it can quickly blunt cutting edges. Excellent for turnery. Nails, screws, and glues without difficulty. Takes stains well and polishes to a smooth, fine finish.
Uses	Used as a substitute for maple and birch, especially for flooring - due to exceptional wear resistance. Also used for tool handles, oars, textile rollers, drawing instruments, cabinetwork, furniture, paneling, and veneer.