Origins

The Pau amarello is cut in the lower Amazonian basin, in the tropical forest of the Moju and Tomeacu regions located 300 km to the south of the port of Belem (Brazil).

Shape

It is a light coloured exotic wood, yellow in colour.

Use

Its wood is mainly sought for interior use (floors, cabinetmaking, joinery, stairs, panelling, panels) or for objects (toys, sports goods, brushes). At Flins, the pau amarello used comes 97% from the above named sites.