Rosewood

Name: Synoum Glandulosum

Source/Origin: A small to medium hardwood of the coastal rainforests between Milton in New South Wales and Bundaberg in Queensland. 

Appearance: Heartwood reddish brown, similar to Rose Mahogany.

Common uses: Suitable for high quality furniture and cabinet work. Also suitable for flooring, finely turned articles, gun stocks, rifle butts and decorative sliced veneer. It is prized for carving local artefacts and in making ceremonial hand drums. It has good acoustic and tonal qualities, making it suitable for musical instruments.

Durability: Very durable.

Availability: Not Available.