Purpleheart

Purpleheart wood is a hardwood that's known for its striking purple color, strength, and durability

Color
Purpleheart wood is a deep purple color when freshly cut, but it darkens over time to a brownish plum. The wood's color comes from natural pigments and is closely linked to exposure to ultraviolet rays. To preserve the wood's color, you can apply a UV protectant or sand it.

Texture
Purpleheart wood has a medium texture with a good luster. The grain is usually straight, but it can also be irregular, wavy, or interlocked.

Uses
Purpleheart wood is used for a variety of applications, including furniture, flooring, musical instruments, decorative items, and outdoor construction. It's also a popular choice for woodturning and inlay work.

Origin
Purpleheart wood comes from the Peltogyne tree, which is native to Central and South America, primarily in the Amazon Basin.

Other names
Purpleheart wood is also known as amaranth, violet wood, amendoim, peltogyne, Tananeo, Saka, Pau Roxo, Koroboreli, and Morado.