Partridge Wood, also known as Cabbage Wood or Angelim, is a South American hardwood most commonly identified with the species Andira inermis. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America and into northern South America. The wood is named for its distinctive surface pattern, which resembles the mottled feathers of a partridge.

The heartwood varies widely in colour, ranging from golden yellow and red brown through to deep brown and near black tones. One of its defining characteristics is the presence of pale parenchyma bands that run irregularly through the timber, creating a streaked and jagged appearance. These bands give the wood visual movement and contrast, making each piece unique. The narrow sapwood is greyish yellow and clearly separated from the heartwood.

Partridge wood has a coarse and open texture with a straight to slightly interlocked grain. In density and hardness it is comparable to rosewood, contributing to its durability but also making clean finishing more challenging. When carefully worked, it can take a good polish, though attention is required to avoid tearout during surfacing.

The timber is considered durable to very durable, with moderate resistance to insects, and has been used locally for construction as well as finer cabinet work. In decorative contexts it has traditionally been reserved for furniture, carvings, and turned objects where its striking natural pattern can be fully appreciated.

Because of its relative scarcity and the skill required to finish it well, partridge wood has long been regarded as a specialist material, valued more for its character and visual interest than for uniformity.