| Name | Pau Marfim (Balfourodendron riedelianum) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as moroti, guatambu moroti, quatamba, farinha seca, pau liso, kyrandy, and ivorywood. |
| Sources | Grows in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. |
| Appearance | Dense, fine textured, mostly straight grained with a creamy white color. Little contrast between sapwood and heartwood although heartwood sometimes has darker streaks. |
| Physical Props | Heavy, tough, and strong with excellent shock resistance and wear properties. Stable in use. Low decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Relatively easy to work although it can quickly blunt cutting edges. Excellent for turnery. Nails, screws, and glues without difficulty. Takes stains well and polishes to a smooth, fine finish. |
| Uses | Used as a substitute for maple and birch, especially for flooring – due to exceptional wear resistance. Also used for tool handles, oars, textile rollers, drawing instruments, cabinetwork, furniture, paneling, and veneer. |
