Goncalo alves
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Gonçalo alves is a hardwood (from the
Portuguese name, Gonçalo Alves). It is sometimes referred to as tigerwood—a name that underscores the wood's often dramatic, contrasting color scheme, that some compare to rosewood
.
While the sapwood is very light in color, the heartwood is a sombre brown, with dark streaks that give it a unique look. The wood's color deepens with exposure and age and even the plainer-looking wood has a natural luster.
Two
neotropical
forests; Brazil is a major exporter of these woods.
References
- ISSN 0013-0001.