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Goncalo alves, (in Portuguese Gonçalo Alves or Gonçaleiro) sometimes referred to as zebrawood or tigerwood — names that underscore the wood’s often dramatic, contrasting color scheme, that some compare to rosewood. While the sapwood is very light in color, the heartwood is a sombre brown, with dark streaks that give it a unique look. The wood’s color deepens with exposure and age and even the plainer-looking wood has a natural luster.
Three species are usually listed as sources for gonçalo alves: Astronium fraxinifolium, Astronium graveolens, and Astronium lecointei. All trees grow in neotropical forests. In addition, Brazil is a major exporter of these woods.
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