Mora Wood
Scientific Name: Mora excelsa
Family : Caesalpiniaceae
Other Names : Nato, Nato rojo (Columbia), Mora de Guayana (Venezuela), Morabukea, Mora (Guyana), Moraboekea (Suriname), Pracuuba (Brazil)
Description: Colour ranges from yellowish red brown, reddish brown or dark red with paler streaks. Sapwood is 2-6 inches wide with a yellowish to pale brown colour. The texture moderately fine to somewhat coarse and has a harsh feel. Luster is medium to high. The grain is straight and often interlocked. It has an astringent taste and a slightly sour odour.