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| Name | Orelha-de-macaco |
| Other Names | Batibatra, Favinha |
| Botanical Name | Enterolobium schomburgkii |
| Origin | South America |
| Wood Description | Golden yellow beige |
| Grain | Straight, sometimes undulating |
| Texture | Moderate to coarse. |
| Density | 830 kg/m3 at 12% humidity |
| Working | - |
| Bending Strength | - |
| Elastic Modulus | 14,600 N/mm˛ |
| Janka | - |
| Durability Class | 1-2 |
| Bonding | Difficult |
| Pliability | - |
| Surface Finishing | Covers well |
| Applications | Light and heavy-duty hydraulic engineering construction, furniture, stairs and interior flooring. |
Source: Houtvademecum, 8e druk 2001