Timborana - Piptadenia, suaveolens

Species Information / Timborana

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Timborana
Botanical Name: Piptadenia, suaveolens
Lumber Name: Timborana
Grows In: Brazil, Venezuela, Columbia, Guyana

Products Available in Timborana

See page below for a listing of all the products available in this specie: Products / Timborana

Description:

Timborana is a beautiful, teak like species, with fine graining which is used for fine furniture and flooring.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Timborana ranges from a straw tan color to a medium nut brown color with developing reddish highlights.

Color Change: When fresh cut, Timborana is a light tan yellow color which darkens to a tan brown color. Then, over time, reddish tones develop. This process occurs quickly in direct sunlight and by oxidation alone over a period of 6 to 8 months.

Color Change Photo

View WFI's Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other species: WFI's Color Properties Chart

View WFI's Timborana Photo Page for photos of the typical color range & change to be expected: WFI's Timborana Photo Page

Hardness:

Timborana 125 % as hard as red oak ( 1570 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak)

For hardness comparisons to additional species, please go to: WFI's Species Hardness

Where to Use:

Timborana may be used either residentially or commercially, wherever the rich, distinguished look of Timborana is desired.

Special Characteristics / Issues Specific to this Species:

Stability: Timborana is a very stable wood. For additional information, see:
WFI's Wood Properties Chart on the WFI Downloads page.
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) - none known at this time, see:
WFI's Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page before commencing any site finishing.
Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: none known at this time - see:
WFI's Material Safety on the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species: none known at this time - see Feedback / Timborana on the WFI Site Map to see what others have experienced with this species.

Technical Information:

Note:

Additional Technical Information on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Timborana Only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species