Wallaba is a dense tropical hardwood which is grown in the forest of Guyana South America. The wood is light red to reddish‐brown in color. The wood has a very high density and the texture is rather coarse with grain that is typically straight. Wallaba consists of high gum exudates and oily resin which are part of the properties that fight against insects and decay. Wallaba wood was mainly known for its use as shingles and power poles for centuries. Other usage includes rail sleepers (road ties), industrial flooring, decking, fence post, etc.