Tauari
Couratari spp.
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.