High, confirmed by the characteristic heavy lace pattern, color, and ray flecks typical of South American Lacewood confidenceIdentify wood
Red Lacewood
Panopsis spp. · Exotic/Tropical
- Type
- Exotic/Tropical
- Origin
- Central and South America
- Hardness
- 1050 lbf (Medium)
- Durability
- Moderately durable, vulnerable to insect attack if left untreated
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Grain Pattern
Prominent quarter-sawn figured ray flecks showing distinctive lace-like patterns
Color & Appearance
Reddish brown to pinkish red with prominent silvery-red or grayish lace flecks, moderate natural luster
Hardness (Janka)
1050 lbf (Medium)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately durable, vulnerable to insect attack if left untreated
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 12 to 20 dollars per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated recently harvested to a few years old based on clean, untreated surfaces and minimal patina
- Sustainability Status
- Generally not listed on CITES appendices or IUCN red list, but harvested sustainably in limited regions
Common Uses
Fine furniture, cabinetry, decorative veneers, turning, and specialty items
Geographic Origin
Central and South America
Workability
Moderately difficult due to interlocking grain and prominent rays which can cause tearout during planing
Finish Recommendations
Takes clear oils, lacquer, and polyurethane very well, highlighting the chatoyant ray flecks
Notable Features
Striking lacewood figure caused by exceptionally broad medullary rays visible on quarter-sawn surfaces
Identified August 24, 2026
