Habitat: S.E.Asia, Africa, Brazil, Caribbean
Scientific Names: Zanthoxylum flavum, Euxylophora paraensis, Chrysophyllum perpulchrum
Common Names: Asian Satinwood, African Satinwood, Brazilian Satinwood, Jamaican Satinwood
Characteristics: Satinwood has a natural resistance to termites. Sands well and polishes well due to its lustrous properties. Color ranges from tan to a light orange color.
Grain and Texture Patterns: The species has an interlocked or irregular, and mottled grain, high luster, and fine texture.