Amarello

Latin name: Euxylophora paraensis.

Other names: Brazil Buis, Box Wood.

Origin: Guyana and Brazil.

Colour: Yellow

Amarello, also known as amarello or amarelo wood, is an exotic wood native to South America, mainly Brazil. Its name comes from the Portuguese word "amarelo", meaning "yellow", with reference to the characteristic color of this wood.

Amarello belongs to the species Handroanthus serratifolius, formerly classified as Tabebuia. It is a tree with persistent leaves that can reach a height of 20 to 30 meters. It is widespread in Brazil's tropical and subtropical forests, especially along the coast.

Amarello wood is very popular for its beauty and unique properties. It is characterized by its bright yellow to golden colour, which can sometimes have shades of orange or brown. The grain of the wood is often straight, with a fine to medium texture, giving it an elegant and attractive appearance.

The properties of amarello wood make it a popular material in various applications, including :

• Carpentry: Amarello wood is used in the manufacture of high quality furniture, floor coverings, panelling, stairs and other interior carpentry projects.
• Shipbuilding: Due to its natural resistance to rot and insects, amarello is sometimes used in the construction of bridges and nautical structures.
• Musical instruments: In particular, it is used for the manufacture of high-end acoustic guitars due to its acoustic properties and attractive aesthetics.
• Sculpture and art objects : Amarello wood is appreciated by artisans for its ease of work and its beautiful color, making it an ideal material for sculpture and the creation of art objects.