South American Wood Videos
South American woods include some of the most visually dramatic, dense, and widely recognized exotic wood species in the world. This video library highlights grain patterns, color variation, working characteristics, and common uses for South American woods featured in the Exotic Woods of the World archive.
Each collector card below links directly to the video section on that species page, allowing you to watch the video while also exploring the full written profile, quick facts, related guides, and comparison links.
Bloodwood
A brilliantly colored tropical hardwood famous for its vivid deep red heartwood, exceptional hardness, and fine natural luster.
Brazilian Rosewood
One of the world’s most legendary hardwoods, prized for its dramatic grain, rich color, and exceptional tonal and woodworking qualities.
Canarywood
A colorful South American hardwood admired for its vibrant yellow, orange, and red streaks along with its excellent workability.
Jatoba
Also known as Brazilian Cherry, this exceptionally hard hardwood is valued for its strength, durability, and rich reddish-brown appearance.
Kingwood
A rare true rosewood distinguished by its deep purple-brown color, dark striping, and luxurious appearance.
Purpleheart
A distinctive hardwood famous for its vibrant purple heartwood, outstanding durability, and striking decorative appeal.
Snakewood
One of the rarest and most expensive woods in the world, recognized for its remarkable snakeskin-like pattern and incredible density.
Greenheart
An exceptionally dense and durable South American hardwood known for its olive-green to brown coloration, tremendous strength, natural resistance to decay, and traditional use in marine construction, heavy structures, and demanding outdoor applications.
Leopardwood
A distinctive South American hardwood known for its dramatic flecked figure, reddish-brown coloration, coarse texture, and use in fine furniture, cabinetry, turning, musical instruments, and decorative woodworking.
Marupa
A lightweight South American hardwood known for its pale cream to yellowish-white coloration, straight grain, fine to medium texture, and excellent workability. Commonly used in furniture, cabinetry, interior millwork, plywood, carving, and decorative woodworking.