Peltogyne spp

Purpleheart

Purpleheart when freshly cut is a dull grayish/purplish brown. Upon exposure the wood becomes a deeper shade of purple. Purpleheart is commonly use as inlays/accent pieces, flooring, furniture, boatbuilding, heavy construction, and a variety of specialty wood items. Sometimes called Amaranth, this colorful Latin American hardwood is tremendously popular for furniture and other designs that call for a unique splash of color. In addition to its coloration, Purpleheart has excellent strength properties, and can be used in applications where strength is important—a wood for both form and function.