Other Common Names:
Chacteviga, chakté viga (various spellings)

Botanical Name:
Caesalpinia platyloba

Family:

Mature Tree Height, Diameter:
ft , ft

Weight @ 12% M/C:
lbs./ft.3

Working Properties:
Works well, but machining can be made difficult due to frequent interlocked grain.

Growing Regions:
Mexico

General Characteristics:
Orange color, wood takes a high polish, has tonal qualities.

Uses:
Flooring, parquet, furniture, doors, window frames, general construction.

Acceptable Substitutes:
Possibly Redheart, Padauk.

References:
"Estudio Anatomico de La Madera de 43 Especies Tropicales", Boletin Tecnico No. 63

Discussion:
When first machined, Paela is a light orange or yellow color. With exposure to sunlight, the color darkens to a rich red-orange. We believe that the color (unlike many of the red colored woods), will stablize after a time.