| Name | Ajunao |
| Scientific name | Pterogyne nitens – Tul |
| Family | LEG. CAESALPINIOIDEAE |
| Common names in other countries | Peroba rosa; Amendion (USA); Zalmhout (Bel); Vivaro (Arg); Pau fava (Bra); Sotillo; Tipa colorada; Ybyraro (Par) |
| General description | Ajunao grows in dry to moderately moist forests. The tree grows up to 25 meters high. The trunk is straight and cylindrical. |
Anatomic Characteristics
| Heartwood color | Reddish brown |
| Sapwood color | Yellowish brown |
| Texture | Medium-fine |
Physical properties
| Density (12% M.C.) | 840 kg/m3 |
| Basic density | 680 kg/m3 |
| Total radial shrinkage | 4,6% |
| Total tangential shrinkage | 6,5% |
| Total volumetric shrinkage | 11,2% |
| Rate T/R | 1,4 |
Mechanical properties 12% M.C.
| Static bending | 972 kg/cm2 |
| Compression parallel to grain | 510 kg/cm2 |
| Lateral hardness (Janka) | 7700N kg |
Technical conditions for processing
| Machining | Good |
| Air drying | Slow |
| Natural durability | Durable |
| Permeability | Impermeable |
