Origin: Brazil
Family - Meliaceae
Botanical name: Ocotea rubra Mez.
Trademarks: Blonde Mahogany; Red Bay (Eng.); Grignon franc (Fr.); Red Bay (Ing.); Trough.
Durability: Moderately durable.
Technological properties:
• Workability: easy to work.
• Drying: very slow and difficult to drive.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Bonding: glue satisfactorily.
Main applications:
• Lining and paneling
• Interior woodwork: trims, baseboards, door and window frames; stairs; furnishing and interior decorations
• Furniture.