Pau Rosa (Swartzia spp)

Pau Rosa belongs to the Fabaceae (Legume) family, distributed in the tropical rainforests of Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, etc. It prefers warm, humid climates and loose, acidic soils. The wood structure is fine and uniform, lustrous, with medium strength. Sapwood is light brown, while the heartwood tone is an attractive reddish-brown, with alternating light and dark, varied, fine stripes. Wood products made from Pau Rosa have pleasing colors and beautiful patterns, deeply loved by consumers.