A species of rosewood, yellow toned with deep purple or red stripes.
Yellow-brown wood with reddish stripe imported from Central and South America used as veneer and inlay.
A hardwood of yellowish colour with reddish stripes; it is usually cut across the grain and used in veneers for banding. It loses lustre on exposure.
A species of deciduous poplar tree timber, usually a light color, yellow toned and deep purple or red stripes. Often used in 'hidden' furniture parts or prototype work.
Tulipwood, also "Brazilian tulipwood", is a classic high-quality wood, very dense with a lovely figure. It is used for inlays in furniture and for small turned items. Available only in small sizes, it is rarely used in the solid for luxury furniture.