| Name | Tarara Amarilla |
| Scientific name | Centrolobium microchaete – (Marties ex Venta) Lima |
| Family | LEG. PAPILIONOIDEAE |
| Common names in other countries | Canary wood; Kanariehout (Ned); Ararîa-amarelo (Bra); Balaustre; Guayacán hobo (Col) |
| General description | Tarara amarilla is found in temperate forests. The tree reaches up to 30 meters. The wood is colourfull and highly decorative. |
Anatomic characteristics
| Heartwood color | Orange-red |
| Sapwood color | Yellowish |
| Texture | Medium to fine |
Physical properties
| Density (12% M.C.) | 740 kg/m3 |
| Basic density | 580 kg/m3 |
| Total radial shrinkage | 4,0% |
| Total tangential shrinkage | 6,2% |
| Total volumetric shrinkage | 10,2% |
| Rate T/R | 1,6 |
Mechanical properties 12% M.C.
| Static bending | 1220 kg/cm2 |
| Compression parallel to grain | 690 kg/cm2 |
| Lateral hardness (Janka) | 10710 N |
Technical conditions for proccesing
| Machining | Good |
| Air drying | Moderate |
| Durability | Durable |
| Permeability | Moderate permeable |