Origin: Brazil

Family 

Lecythidaceae

Scientific name
Courati spp.

Trade and local names
Tauari (Port e Ing.); Couatari (Fr.); Imbirema; Tabari.

Physical properties

Density at 12% (kg/m³)	620	Fairly heavy
Tangential Radial Shrinkage (%)	7.0 4.5	Low Medium

Mechanical properties

Static bending Breaking strength (N/mm²)	96	Medium
Axial compression Breaking strength (N/mm²)	48	Medium

Durability
Not very durable. Susceptible to fungi and wood borer insect attack.


Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease (slightly unpleasant smell when the timber is fresh).
• Seasoning: rather easy drying. Minimal warping and splinting risks.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.

Main uses
• Flooring

Floor traffic
Light(residential)	Normal (public buildings)	Heavy (sports facilities)
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• Interior woodwork.
• Furniture: standard.
• Other: plywood, wood turnery, agglomerated particles, lining, etc.