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Illustration—not a verified specimenTulipwood (Dalbergia frutescens) wood grain — Janka 2,440 lbf
Hardwood
CITES Appendix II

Tulipwood

Dalbergia frutescens

Genus: Dalbergia · Family: Fabaceae

Turning
Instruments

Quick Facts

Wood Type

Hardwood

Native Range

South America

Avg. Dried Weight

60 lb/ft³

Janka Hardness

2,440 lbf

Decay Resistance

Durable

Typical Color

Pink

Stability

Medium

Outdoor Suitability

Fair

Workability

Difficult

Availability

Limited

CITES

Appendix II

IUCN

Not Evaluated

Limited data · 2/9

Did You Know?

  • •Tulipwood is harder than 84% of the 137 species in our database.
  • •Tulipwood is listed under CITES, which means international trade is regulated. Always verify legal sourcing and documentation before purchasing.

Janka Hardness Scale

2,440lbf

Very Hard

Tulipwood
100
690
1,010
1,360
1,450
1,820
3,510
4,570

Appearance

Heartwood ColorPink
GrainInterlocked
TextureFine to medium

Technical Properties

Avg. Dried Weight60 lb/ft³
Specific Gravity (basic)Not recorded
Specific Gravity (12% MC)Not recorded
Janka Hardness2,440 lbf
Modulus of RuptureNot recorded
Elastic ModulusNot recorded
Crushing StrengthNot recorded
Shrinkage (Radial)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Tangential)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Volumetric)Not recorded
T/R RatioNot recorded
Stability RatingMedium

Sources, Conditions & Safety

No documented references are attached to this profile yet. Its recorded values should not be treated as source-verified.

Wood dust & sensitivity

Species-specific safety information has not been documented here. Absence of a warning does not mean the wood is safe or non-allergenic.

Use dust extraction and appropriate protective equipment; consult occupational-safety guidance. This is not medical advice or food-contact approval.

Durability & Performance

Decay ResistanceDurable
Outdoor SuitabilityFair

Workability

Overall RatingDifficult
Blunting EffectHigh

Common Uses

Turned Objects
Musical Instruments
Other

Sustainability & Trade

Listings are reference information, not proof of legal sourcing or certification. Verify current trade rules and supplier documentation before buying; absence of a note does not mean unrestricted trade.

CITES StatusAppendix II
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated

Native Distribution

South America

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Look-Alike Species

Woods with a similar pink color that are easily confused with Tulipwood. Recorded differences are shown where data exists; confirm identification with end-grain examination.