Cumaru...
Scientific Name: Dipteryx odorata
Janka hardness: 3540
Other names and species:
Almendrillo
Amburana
Brazilian Teak
Imburana de Cheiro
Tonka
Tonka Bean
Tonquin Bean
Origin: South America, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica
Appearance: Cumaru is a beautiful, exotic wood which ranges from a honey-tan color to deep brown. It features a slightly irregular grain and is somewhat wavy texture.
Properties: Cumaru is resistant to insect attack and decay. Cumaru is only 2.5% softer than Ipe, is over 160% harder than white oak, almost 85% harder than jarrah, and is roughly 60% harder than Santos mahogany.
Principal uses: Cumaru’s uses include flooring, cabinetry, pianos, canoes, and general construction.