Tauari

Trade Name: Tauari

Scientific Name: Couratari spp.

Common Names:

• United States: Tauari

• Canada: Tauari

• United Kingdom: Tauari

• France: Tauari

• French Guyana: Tauari

• Australia: Tauari

• Japan: Tauari

• Taiwan: Tauari

• China: Tauari

• South Korea: Tauari

• Thailand: Tauari

• India: Tauari

• Suriname: Tauari

• Guyana: Tauari

• Brazil: Tauari

• Germany: Tauari

• Italy: Tauari

• Portugal: Tauari

• Peru: Tauari

• Bolivia: Tauari

• Panama: Tauari

Growing Areas: Native to tropical regions of South America.

Distribution: Primarily found in the Amazon Basin, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Tree Size: Can reach heights of 100-130 feet, with trunk diameters of 3-5 feet.

Average Dried Weight: Approximately 40 lbs/ft3 (640 kg/m3).

Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.50, 0.64

Janka Hardness: 1,280 lbf (5,690 N)

Modulus of Rupture: 12,500 lbf/in2 (86.2 MPa)

Elastic Modulus: 1,700,000 lbf/in2 (11.72 GPa)

Crushing Strength: 6,910 lbf/in2 (47.6 MPa)

Shrinkage:

• Radial: 4.0%

• Tangential: 7.8%

• Volumetric: 11.7%

• T/R Ratio: 1.95

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is light brown to pale yellow, often with a subtle pinkish hue. The sapwood is not distinctly separate from the heartwood.

Grain/Texture: The grain is typically straight but can occasionally be interlocked. The texture is fine to medium with a natural luster.

Rot Resistance: Rated as moderately durable in terms of decay resistance. It has some resistance to insect attacks.

Workability: Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Tauari glues, stains, and finishes well, though it can sometimes cause slight blunting on cutting edges.

Odor: Tauari has no distinctive odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: Tauari has not been reported to cause significant health reactions, but standard precautions (dust masks, gloves) are recommended.

Pricing/Availability: Moderately priced and relatively available, though prices can vary depending on the region and quality of the wood.

Sustainability: Not listed in the CITES Appendices, but responsible sourcing from certified sustainable forestry operations is recommended to ensure environmental protection.

Common Uses:

• Flooring

• Furniture

• Cabinetry

• Veneer

• Plywood

• Millwork

• Joinery

Tauari is a versatile wood species known for its light color and good workability, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications. Its moderate durability and attractive appearance make it suitable for both structural and decorative uses.