[2] It grows in tropical South America, primarily in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, and Venezuela.

[1][2] The Ormosis nobilis tree is known as "sirari"[3] and it produces a commercial hardwood which is also known as sirari.

[1] The tree grows in the rain forests and reaches heights of up to 30 metres (98 ft), with very straight and cylindrical trunks.

[3] The wood is commercially cut for hardwood floors.

[4] The tree and the wood are known by a variety of names including:[1] Varieties include: