Likely Ipe (Brazilian walnut); Cumaru is a plausible alternative.
Likely Handroanthus spp. (formerly Tabebuia spp.); Cumaru alternative: Dipteryx odorata. · Exotic/Tropical hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Exotic/Tropical hardwood
- Origin
- Tropical Central and South America, including the Amazon basin.
- Hardness
- 3,680 lbf; Extremely Hard.
- Durability
- Very Durable; naturally resistant to decay and many insects, including in outdoor exposure.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight to slightly interlocked grain, with fine-to-medium texture; the visible boards appear plain-sawn or mixed-cut, without distinctive figure.
Color & Appearance
Weathered medium brown with muted reddish tones; fresh ipe is typically olive-brown to dark brown and may lighten or gray outdoors. Sapwood is usually lighter.
Hardness (Janka)
3,680 lbf; Extremely Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable; naturally resistant to decay and many insects, including in outdoor exposure.
Value & Age
Approximately US$8–20 per board foot for retail surfaced stock; species, grade, and region affect pricing.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Not reliably estimable from this image; surface weathering suggests outdoor exposure, not a specific wood age.
Common Uses
Decking, exterior structures, flooring, heavy construction, and some turned or specialty items.
Geographic Origin
Tropical Central and South America, including the Amazon basin.
Workability
Very hard and dense; predrilling is advisable, and sharp carbide tooling helps. Can cause machining difficulty and may blunt cutters; gluing benefits from clean, freshly prepared surfaces.
Finish Recommendations
For color retention, use a penetrating exterior oil formulated for dense tropical hardwoods; otherwise allow natural graying. Test finish adhesion on a prepared area.
Notable Features
Exceptional density and outdoor durability; boards commonly weather to gray if left unfinished.
