Tigerwood -Koa, Mura

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Description	Brazilian Koa is reddish-brown in color with dark brown markings. Grain is irregular, and interlocked with alternating layers of hard and soft wood. Texture is medium.
Origin	South America (Brazil)
Botanical Name	Astronium Fraxinifolium or Astronium Lecointei
Other Names	Tigerwood, Goncalo Alves, Zebrawood, Urunday-Para, Mura, Bois De Zebre, Chibatao, Guarita, Aderno
Janka Hardness	1850
Other Uses	Exterior decking, high-class furniture and cabinetmaking, fancy goods and decorative work. Excellent for turning. Sliced veneers used in architectural paneling and face veneering.
Comments	Most famously known as "Tigerwood".

Brazilian Koa (Astronium Fraxinifolium or Astronium Lecointei, also known as Tigerwood or Goncalo Alves) grows across the jungles of South America. It is most prevalent in countries like Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The tree can grow anywhere between 75 and 120 feet, and reach trunk diameters of up to 5'. It is common in wet and dry forests, and a wide range of elevations, although it is most common around 1500 feet.
Brazilian Koa is harvested for use in high class furniture, cabinetmaking, fancy and decorative goods, turning, and veneers. It is also commonly used for deck building and exotic hardwood flooring.