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Article: Goncalo Alves -- Beautiful and Durable.(heartwood)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
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- Wood & Wood Products
- Article date:
- April 1, 2000
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GONCALO ALVES is sometimes referred to as zebrawood or tigerwood -- names that underscore the wood's often dramatic, contrasting color scheme. While the sapwood is very light, the heartwood is a mix of deep red and brown, often with dark streaks and colorations that give it a unique look that some compare to rosewood. The wood's color deepens with exposure and age and even the plainer-looking wood has a natural luster.
Goncalo alves grows plentifully in the forests of Mexico, Central America and in South American countries including Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil. Brazil is a major exporter of the wood.
Two species are usually listed as sources ...