Granadillo is the common name most frequently applied to the quality hardwood that comes from several species within the Platymiscium genus (18 different ones in total). 

Granadillo has a reddish brown coloring that often includes blacks, violets and oranges mixed in. It is a premiere choice for both musical instruments and furniture. Granadillo turns easily and emits a caramel like scent when worked. It is also an excellent alternative to Cocobolo for those who do not want to deal with the excessive oil and potential allergic reactions that true rosewoods sometimes induce. Granadillo has typically a straight grain patterns with some irregularity, it is also known to have frequent figuring.