Hymenaea courbaril plasters, but at present its only use is for incense and varnish. The wood is very hard, measuring 5.6 on the Brinell scale and on the Janka scale, approximate measurements of hardness. For comparison, Douglas fir measures , white oak , and Brazilian walnut on the Janka scale. It features a tan to salmon color with black accent stripes that over time turn to a deep and vibrant red. Attribution: Hymenaea courbaril Hymenaea courbaril (courbaril and West Indian locust) is a tree common in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a hardwood that is used for furniture,
Les Janka in international affairs and the formulation of U.S. foreign and defense policy. A graduate of the University of Redlands, Janka received a master's degree in International Relations and Middle East Studies from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Janka worked for the United States Information Agency from 1964 to 1968 and was Assistant Dean of the School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University from 1968 to 1971, when he was appointed Special Assistant to Henry Kissinger on the National Security Council at the White House. Janka became Senior National Security Council Staff Member for