
CHECHEN EXOTIC WOOD
- Also known as Poisonwood because of its acidic sap – The sap leaves a burning sensation on the skin
- Wood has very rich brown color and can be mistaken as a member of the rosewood family
- Material can be found with heavy figure
- Gumba Limbe is the antidote for Poisonwood and can usually be found growing nearby
Characteristics of Chechen
Origin of Wood Type | Central America |
Botanical Name | Metopium brownei |
Specific Gravity | 0.74 |
Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.5 lb/bf |
Color Range | brown – red |
Rarity / Availability | Moderately Rare |
Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 12″ |
Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′ |
Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Inlaying & Box Making |
Lumber Grades | Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, Figured (Unselected) |
Other Trade Names | Poisonwood, Caribbean Rosewood |