Rosids: Fabaceae: bean trees which may be good for the heart, but often times not for your gi tract

Chakte Viga, Aripin, Paela

Coulteria platyloba

Height: 20-30ft

Range: Mexico and Central America

A variable wood that can be brown, yellow, orange, and even red- it is closely related to Brazilwood and possesses many of the same characteristics. Otherwise an attractive tree used as a specimen plant for landscaping through warmer zones.

Ebiara, Berlinia, Poculi, Red Zebrawood

Berlinia grandiflora

Height: 60-100ft

Range: Central Africa

Not much is know about the tree due to a lack of research but it is relatively common throughout its range. It has half-trumpet shaped flowers which are likely pollinated by specialized insects which can navigate the odd shape to access the nectar. Closely related to zebrawood, but with generally less d

Bolivian Ebony, Momoqui, False Brazilwood, Bolivian Ironwood, Bolivian Coffeewood, Guayacan

Cenostigma pluviosa

Height: 30-50ft

Range: South America

Closely related to true Brazilwood, it can have a more orange-brown coloration but is more often light to medium brown with some chatoyency. Fast growing for a denser wood which makes it much more common to source than true Brazilwood.

Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry, West Indian Locust, Courbaril, Brazilian Copal

Hymenaeae courbaril

Height: 30-50ft

Range: Central America, South America, Caribbean

Not related to cherry, but can have similar coloration and figure. It has large meaty bean pods which look like toes and are rather noisome- giving it the name "Stinktoe" in some regions. Despite the smell, the pulp is supposed to be sweet and ha

Bolivian Rosewood, Morado, Caviuna Brazilian Ironwood

Libidibia ferrea

Height: 60-100ft

Range: Northern South America

Not a rosewood, but the best pieces I have are a deep purple (similar to katalox or Brazilian rosewood) with black striping through the wood. Dense and heavy, this one gives a very satisfactory roll.

Monterillo Rosewood, Panama Flame Tree

Brownea macrophylla

Height: 20-30ft

Range: Central and Northern South America

Not a rosewood, but again- still has the look of true rosewoods. the best pieces have a deep purple-brown base with black striping throughout. The bright orange flower clusters look like flames.