Sucupira Preta
Botanical Name
Diplotropis martiusii
Other Names
Arenillo, Sapupira, Tatabu
Origin
Central America
Sapwood Colour
White to yellow
Heartwood Colour
Drak brown to reddish
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Medium coarse
Common Uses
Boat building, brush handles, carpentry, tool handles, railroad ties
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 865 |
| Specific gravity | – | – |
| Hardness | N | – |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | – |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | – |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 5 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 7 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | xxx |
| Machining | x | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | x | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good