Kingwood (Dalbergia cearensis) Also part of the Rosewood family, this lovely wood is sometimes also known as "Violet Wood" and grows in Brazil .  Kingwood is dense and strong, and has variegated combinations of violet, brown and black hues.
   Like all Rosewoods, Kingwood is dense and oily and polishes very well.  Kingwood trees tend to be small in size and this wood is becoming more expensive and difficult to find.