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Emien

Alstonia boonei · FDA code ALS · Mixed Species

Emien wood grain (tangential face)
Wood — real sample (tangential face)
Standing tree (photo to be added)

About the wood

The Wood is uniformly pale yellow or pale buff, with no distinction between sapwood and heart-

400 kg/m³Light (12% MC)
Non-durable, reported to readily decay readily when attached…Natural durability
WeakStrength
SmallShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
Small, excellent stabilityMovement in service
StraightGrain / texture

Typical uses

  • Domestic utensils
  • Light carpentry
  • Boxes
  • Woodwool for packing bananas
  • Matches

Working properties

The wood works easily with hand and machine tools, but sharp cutting tools are essential to ensure smooth surfaces

Other species in stock

AieleHannoa klaineanaAbabaUapaca guineensisAzobeMovinguiEssiaNagaFramireAlbiziaLimbaliLatiSougue

Technical values are reference figures for the species/genus and may vary by individual log. Wood photo & technical data: The Liberia Tree Species Manual (LibTA / NDF, FDA schedule-one species). Stock subject to SGS inspection and prior sale.