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 |