Tatabu is a dark brown hardwood with dense golden-brown striping and a strongly textured grain that gives it a dramatic natural look. The chart associates Tatabu with boat-building, house framing and flooring, furniture, turnery, interior work, and sleepers, making it suitable for both construction and statement woodwork.
Flooring & Framing Timber, Furniture & Turnery, Tatabu
Tatabu
Dark brown hardwood with bold striping and a heavily textured grain pattern.
| International Trade Name(s) | Sucupira |
|---|---|
| Botanical/Scientific Name | Diplotropis purpurea |
| Density (12% Moisture Content) | 910 kg/m³ |
| Major Uses | Boat-building, house framing and flooring, furniture, turnery, interior work, sleepers. |
