Padauk

Latin Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
Origin: Africa
Colour: Heartwood is red with lighter streaks that darkens to a dark purple brown with red streaks on exposure. Sapwood is off white.
Grain: Straight to interlocked.
Other Info: Also known as Barwood, Camwood and Corail. Used for high class furniture, cabinet making, carving and turning.