Botanically, Cedrarana (Cedrelinga catenaeformis) belongs to the Mimosaceae family. The genus Cedrelinga, also known as “Tornillo”, is widespread in Latin America, especially in the Amazon basin from Brazil to Bolivia, Peru and Colombia. Cedrelinga is comparatively readily available, unlike mahogany and cedro, which are similar in color.
Heartwood reddish brown, darkening in the light; sapwood light pink. Medium to large pores, scattered pores, vessels often filled with dark contents, pith rays fine and irregularly arranged. Storage cells tangentially recognizable in irregular, storey-like arrangement. Grain predominantly straight, occasional twisted growth, fresh wood aromatic, later slowly diminishing, overall plain.
Density at 12% moisture content is 0.48…0.64 t/m3 depending on region of origin and location. The shrinkage from the fresh state to HF 12% is specified as 6.9 % tangential and 3.8 % radial. Cedrarana can be dried quickly and easily as long as the drying process is slow and gentle. The wood has good to satisfactory stability. E-modulus: 8,800 N/mm2.
Cedrarana can be worked with all tools without difficulty. Decorative and smooth surfaces can be created. Gluing and surface treatment such as Meranti or Sipo. The wood has limited weather resistance and is classified in durability class 3.
Furniture, dimensionally stable frames such as windows & doors, moldings
real mahogany, khaya, bossé
Centro Amazonico de Desarrollo Forestal (CADEFOR) 2002, wood description
ATIBT 1990: Atlas de Maderas Tropicales de America Latina
GOTTWALD, 1970: “Cedrorana” Wood identification of the most important commercial timbers
Note: according to the latest findings, but excluding any liability
