Garauna

Description

A tropical hard wood from Melanoxylon braunia Schot. native to South America. Garauna produces a dark brown wood that has been sold as brazilwood. Caffeine is extracted from the garauna berry.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Melanoxylon braunia Schot. (brazilwood); braúna (Port.)

Resources and Citations

• Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996

• Website: http://www.ciagri.usp.br/planmedi/pm0100.htm