Taxonomy
Common name (English)
Guatemalan Mora - Machete
Common name (Spanish)
Guabo Ron Ron - Cuajiniquiles
Scientific name
Inga leiocalycina
Family
Fabaceae/ Mimosoideae
Distribution or habitat
Central America.
Description
This Guatemalan variant of Argentine Osage Orange is sometimes called “Guatemalan Tigerwood” or “Mora” (not to be confused with Mora excelsa, which also goes by the common name of Mora) which is light to medium reddish brown, with streaks of lighter and darker material.
Technical specs
Janka hardness
2380 pounds-force
10590 Newtons
Average dried weight
910 kg/m3
Color and Appearance
Light to medium reddish brown, with streaks of lighter and darker material.
Wood sample
Commercial notes
Workability
Working this wood can be difficult due to its hardness and density, though it is reported to have little dulling effect on cutting edges. It turns well, and also takes stains, glues and finishes well.
Durability
Guatemalan Mora is very durable and has good weathering characteristics; it is also resistant to termites.
Commercial availability
Guatemalan Mora is in limited supply. Not possible to supply by full container load. But offered by us in a regular basis.
Export Restrictions
None.