Etymology
Name
• Scientific: Copaifera salikounda Heck.
J.mildbraedii Harms.
• Spanish. Etimoe
Origin

Impregnation
• Sapwood: Impregnable
• Heartwood: Poorly impregnable
Mechanization
• Sawing: Easy, no special problems.
• Drying: Medium speed. Medium risk of warping and cracking.
• Planing: No problems.
• Gluing: No difficulties.
• Nailing and screwing: Pre-drilling is recommended.
• Finishing: No difficulties.
Applications
• Interior furniture and fine joinery.
• Interior carpentry: doors, paneling, moldings, baseboards, friezes, and staircases.
• Exterior carpentry: doors and windows.
• Decorative veneers and plywood.
Mechanical properties
• Static bending strength: 1,200 kg/cm²
• Modulus of elasticity: 109,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength parallel to the axis: 640 kg/cm²
To be considered
- It usually has resin pockets. It is often replaced by other similar species with less resin content, such as anzem and bodo.