With the depletion of traditional rosewood materials such as *Lobular rosewood*, *Hainan Huanghuali*, and *Laos Red Rosewood*, large fruit rosewood has increasingly become the dominant material in the mahogany furniture industry. Known as the "popular favorite" of the market, it is now the most commonly used wood in the production of high-quality mahogany furniture.
Also known as *Burmese rosewood*, large fruit rosewood falls under the national standard for "Redwood," making it a legitimate member of the rosewood family. It is primarily sourced from Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos, and is also referred to by trade names such as *Burmapadauk*, *Pradeo*, and *Maydo*.
As its popularity grows, so does the problem of fraud in the market. Many counterfeit products are sold under the guise of large fruit rosewood. Here are some common wood species that are often mistaken for Burmese rosewood:
1. **Afghan**
A member of the *Sumac* genus, this wood is characterized by its scattered pores and single or double tube holes. The heartwood is reddish-brown with dark gum deposits inside the tubes. Axial thin-walled tissue appears in wing-like patterns, and the rays are mostly single-row and small. Its air-dry density ranges from 0.80–0.83 g/cm³. Commonly called “pineapple grid†in some regions, it was once more expensive than rosewood in Vietnam.
**Key difference from rosewood:** The absence of the distinct rosewood aroma.
2. **Ganbica**
Also from the *Sumac* genus, Ganbica features pink or brick-red heartwood that darkens over time. It has yellow-brown stripes and loose pore structures. Its air-dry density is between 0.85–0.93 g/cm³. Known locally as *Malay Ganbashi*, *Kampas*, or *Nanyang Redwood*, it is often confused with true rosewood.
**Key difference from rosewood:** No unique rosewood scent.
3. **Big Gan Croton**
This wood belongs to the *Sumac* genus, with a dark red to chocolate-colored heartwood and pink streaks. It has diffuse-porous structure, with gum-filled tubes. Axial thin-walled tissue appears in wing-shaped and band-like forms, while the rays are non-stacked and 2–5 cells wide. Air-dry density is around 0.76–0.88 g/cm³.
**Key difference from rosewood:** No distinctive rosewood fragrance.
4. **Lacquered Tree (Renqi Paint)**
Also known as *Red Heart Paint* or *Nanyang Paint*, this tree belongs to the *Anacardiaceae* family. Its heartwood is bright red to deep reddish-brown with black stripes. It lacks a strong odor and has visible tube holes. Its air-dry density varies from 0.64–0.96 g/cm³. Some sellers mislabel it as “Nepal rosewood,†leading to price inflation.
**Key difference from rosewood:** No characteristic rosewood aroma.
5. **Burmese Red Paint**
A member of the *Anacardiaceae* family, this wood has a very significant heartwood that turns reddish-purple with dark stripes. It contains ring-shaped parenchyma and radial gum channels. Its density is similar to lacquer trees. In the 1990s, it was often confused with OTHER types of red woods imported into China.
**Key difference from rosewood:** No unique rosewood scent.
6. **Bubinga**
Also known as *Hongguibao*, *Bahua*, or *Brazil Pear*, Bubinga is sometimes mistaken for Brazilian wood due to its name. It is commonly found in the market but lacks the distinct rosewood fragrance.
**Key difference from rosewood:** No unique rosewood aroma.
7. **African Rosewood**
Marketed as *Red Pear* or *Indian Rosewood*, African rosewood is often misidentified as true African rosewood. While visually similar, it has a weaker scent, lighter weight (air-dry density: 0.64–0.72 g/cm³), and thick, long board lines.
**Key difference from rosewood:** Weak fragrance and lighter texture.
8. **Angola Rosewood**
Introduced to Guangdong in 1997, it is commonly called *High Cotton Pear*. It resembles other rosewoods but is lighter (density: 0.51–0.72 g/cm³) and has a weak scent.
**Key difference from rosewood:** Lighter weight and less intense aroma.
9. **Wood Pods (Podocarpus)**
A member of the *Fabaceae* family, this wood has a reddish-brown heartwood with an oily texture. It has single or compound tube holes and visible dark gum. Its air-dry density is quite high (1.05–1.23 g/cm³). It is also known as *Golden Car Pear* or *Thai Red Pear*.
**Key difference from rosewood:** No rosewood scent.
As the demand for rosewood continues to rise, consumers must be cautious and learn how to distinguish genuine rosewood from imitations. Always look for the unique fragrance and check for proper documentation when purchasing.
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