Scientific Name:
Zanthoxylum flavum OR Euxylophora paraensis

Other Names and Species:
Aceitillo
Amarello
Bois Noyer
Bois Noyes
Espinillo
Jamaican Satinwood
Kalabarie
Limao rana
Pau setim
Pequia setim
Pau Amarello
Prickly Ash
Yellow Sanders
Yellow Wood
Yellowheart

Origin:
Southern Florida to Brazil

The natural growth range of this species is reported to be restricted to the non-inundated lands of the lower Amazon region in Para, Brazil. The tree is described as large, attaining a height of about 130 feet (40 m) at maturity.

Weight:
Density 51 lbs/cu.ft.

Use:
Satinwood’s uses include flooring, veneer, furniture, cabinets, and inlay work.

General characteristic:
The sapwood and heartwood of satinwood are both golden tan to orange in color. The species has an interlocked or irregular, sometimes roey or mottled grain, is high lustered, and is fairly even and fine in texture.

Working properties:
Satinwood is relatively easy to saw properly. The wood holds both nails and glue well once applied. Glue holds well with satinwood flooring. This species sands fairly well and takes a fine polish due to its lusterous properties.

Drying and shrinkage:
Satinwood can be somewhat difficult and time consuming to dry properly. Radial shrinkage 6%; Tangential shrinkage 7%; volumetric shrinkage 13 %.

Durability:
Satinwood has a natural resistance to termite attack. The wood is reported to have a coconut oil odor when freshly cut. Although it is a harder species of wood, satinwood’s durability in regards to water is somewhat lower than other woods.