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I don't know if it's the translator's fault. But I know they got confused... Brazilwood, Jacarandá (Rosewood )and Ipê are three completely different trees. Brazilwood is very hard to find, it has a red color from which red dyes were extracted in the 16th century. It is the preferred tree for making violin bows. Rosewood is the most decorative, has beautiful designs and was used in fine furniture and musical instruments. It is also rare and endangered. Ipê is the heaviest, hardest, with a dark green tone. The powder from it really burns your nose. It was often used for roof structures, but it is still commercially exploited, mainly for flooring and pool decks. It is also used in the construction of bows, making a perfect pair with bamboo.