Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens) is a dense, red South American hardwood named for its blood-red heartwood color.

Bloodwood has red to deep crimson heartwood that is one of the most saturated natural reds of any commercially available wood.

Bloodwood has a Janka hardness of 2,900 lbf (12,900 N).

Bloodwood is used as a decorative accent in mixed-species cutting boards. It is generally considered food-safe when properly finished with food-safe oils or wax.

Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens) is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Venezuela, Suriname, and Guyana.

Bloodwood is moderately to very difficult to work because of its extreme hardness and density.

Bloodwood maintains its red color better than many other red woods like Padauk. Some darkening and deepening of the red tone does occur with age and UV exposure.

UV-inhibiting oil-based finishes or lacquers with UV filters work best for Bloodwood to preserve its red color.

Bloodwood is used as a decorative accent wood in inlays, stringing, cutting board strips, knife handles, pen blanks, and turning.