Monkey Pod Wood
One of the largest and oldest of these trees is a national treasure in Venezuela.
Monkey pod wood. The grain pattern has a distinct and captivating contrast. Monkey Pod Games Giant Star Puzzle - Extra Large Wooden Brainteaser. Albizia saman common name monkeypod monkey pod saman rain tree ohai.
Favorite Add to. Monkey pod wood is particularly suited for carpentry furniture and wood crafts. Monkey Pod timber has been used by different cultures to produce a variety of products.
The unique shape is perfect for shorter wider dining tables. As hardwoods go it is low to medium density. Stunning shade tree from tropical America with large dome-shaped canopy that can grow up to 80 feet and having a canopy covering an area just as wide.
The Monkey Pod tree has minimal shrinkage when drying hence craftsmen appreciate this wood as they do not need to fret over degrading the wood. Monkey pod wood seems to have very good and unusual grain patterns. Its used for fine furniture and flooring.
Some exotic tropical hardwoods are known to be toxic and protection should be used frequent hand washing. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Monkey Pod Wood Slabs Monkey Pod also known as Parota is an exotic hardwood with explosive popularity.
A Monkey Pod tree can grow to a large size reaching heights of 50 to 80 feet with a broad canopy resembling an umbrella. 42 out of 5 stars 32. Many other cultures like those in its native region of South America fashion monkey pod wood into souvenir bowls spoons and many other kitchen utensils.