Amaranth
Amaranth (Peltogyne spp.)
Occurrence: Central America and Northeast South America, Other names: purpleheart, violetwood, Tree size: height 30 - 50 m, trunk diameter 1 - 1.5 m, Dry weight volume: 900 kg/m3, Janka hardness: 11 190 N
White wood is white to light brown. The core wood is purple, has a medium-fine structure with a fine natural luster. It is very resistant to wood-destroying fungi and insects. Wood is hard but well worked, for its unique color appearance is used in the manufacture of furniture, decorative items, jewelry, souvenirs and turning.
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Wood with a unique purple color used for furniture, turning, musical instruments and decorative items.

Wood with a unique purple color used for furniture, turning, musical instruments and decorative items.