Marupa

Common Name: Marupa Scientific Name: Simarouba versicolor Family: Simaroubaceae

General Characteristics:
Light wood and soft to cutting; core color straw-white, lightly yellowish, uniform not differentiated from the alburnum in relation to color: thick texture; moderately smooth to the touch; right-grain; shining surface; unnoticeable smell.

Main Uses: Marupa wood, because it is light and of medium mechanical properties, can be used for ceiling boards, packaging and light box manufacturing, shoe heels, clogs, coffins, toys, matchsticks, veneers, plywood, frames, musical instruments, etc