Local name: Rode Kabbes
Scientific Name: Andira inermis
Other Common Names: Acapurana, Ajunado, Almendro, Almendro cimarron, Almendro de rio, Angelim, Arenillo, Barbosquillo, Black plum, Cabbage angelim, Cuilimbuco, False mahogany, Guacamayo, Maquilla, Moca, Partridge wood, Rode kabbes
 
End uses
Interior and exterior joinery, carpentry, cabinets, turnery, flooring, sleepers, marine constructions
 
Tree description
Bole length Bole 12-20m; tree height 30 – 35m
Diameter 0.60 – 1.20m
Log shape Straight, either cylindrical or slightly irregular; tree base unbuttressed
 
Wood description
Sapwood Distinct, pale brown to grayish yellow
Heartwood Pink brown to red brown with pale veins
Grain Straight or interlocked
Texture Coarse
 
Technological characteristics
 
Physical properties
Green density: (g/cm3) 1.18
Air dry density at 12% MC: (g/cm3) 0.80 – 0.88
Total tangential shrinkage: (%) 9.4
Total radial shrinkage: (%) 4.8
Total volumetric shrinkage: (%) 12.6
 
Mechanical properties
Bending strength at 12% MC: (N/mm2) 144
Modulus of elasticity (MOE) at 12% MC: (N/mm2) 18200
Crushing strength at 12% MC: (N/mm2) 75
 
Processing
Drying: Easy, little degrade. US kiln schedule T3 – D2 for 25 – 38 mm stock
Nailing: Pre-boring necessary; tends to split
Finishing: Good; special care required
Veneering: good
 
Natural durability
Decay fungi: Good
Termites Moderate
Marine borers: Poor

Available in sawn wood in the measurements (inches)
1’’ x 3’’
1” x 4”
1” x 6”
1” x 8”
2’’ x 3’’
2” x 4”
2” x 6”
2” x 8”