(Chloroxylon swietenia), called Buruta in Sinhala, is a
light-colored wood seen plain or with streaks. Figured satinwood is called mal buruta. Moderate in height,
this tree is found in the dry zone. The wood is heavy and dense and difficult
to work. Brohier says the wood from the older trees have a golden brown sheen
on the grain. Satinwood is a decorative wood used frequently with ebony. For
dating purpose we know the wood became fashionable and was used from the
mid-eighteenth century on.