One of the most interesting species of wood in the world is the African puduk, which, when fresh, is light coral red. When the wood dries, the color changes to a soft purple-red and orange-reddish-brown color. Sometimes uneven and dark color adds contrasts to the veneer structure. It is important to treat the wood with a protective pigment to protect it from light and keep the beautiful color from fading.

Botanical name – Pterocarpus soyauxii

Distribution – Africa