Collection: Cumaru

Dipteryx odorata, commonly known as Red Cumaru or Brazilian Teak, derives its name from the reddish-brown hue it develops when grown in the iron-rich soils of South America. Cumaru seeds have a sweet vanilla-cinnamon scent that contains the compound called coumarin. Cumaru wood is exceptionally dense, with a Janka hardness rating of 3,300 lbf. The wood is resistant to rot and decay. Its durability makes it ideal for heavy-duty applications such as construction, cabinetry, docks, bearings, tool handles, flooring, turned objects, select furniture pieces, and decking. Cumaru is sometimes used as a substitute for Lignum Vitae, valued for its similar properties. The grain is typically interlocked, and the surface has a slightly waxy feel. Note that Cumaru is listed under CITES regulations, which means it cannot be exported outside of the United States.