The wood is commonly used for door and window frames, general carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, furniture, cabinet work, flooring, marquetry, stairways, and luxury coffins. Moisture levels are comparatively higher in violet hence kiln seasoning is generally recommended for planks and scantlings. Heartwood which, when cut, quickly turns from a light brown to a rich purple color. Exposure to light darkens the wood to a brown color with a slight hue of the original purple.
