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The padauk found most often in the trade is African padauk from ''Pterocarpus soyauxii'' which, when freshly cut, is a very bright red but when exposed to sunlight fades over time to a warm brown. Its color makes it a favorite among woodworkers. '''Burmese padauk''' is ''Pterocarpus macrocarpus'' while '''Andaman padauk''' is ''Pterocarpus dalbergioides''. Padauks can be confused with ''' Rosewood s''' with whom they are somewhat related but as a general rule padauks are coarser and are somewhat less decorative in figure. Some African padauks were said to be used by local women as antiperspirants when rubbed onto the skin. This particular timber was called "barwood", most likely a species closely connected to ''Pterocarpus soyauxii''. Related links
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