Scientific Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
Countries: Central and tropical west Africa, Equatorial Guinea
Other Common Name(s): African Padauk, Vermillion
Colour: Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown to nearly black. See the article Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods for more information.
Use: Veneer, flooring, turned objects, musical instruments, furniture, tool handles, and other small specialty wood objects.
