About the wood
Heartwood is light to dark brown, alternating dark and light stripes may be present; sapwood is about 15 cm wide, white or pale colored, and distinct from the heartwood; grain usually is deeply interlocked, and quarter-sawn surfaces show a stripe or roe figure; texture is medium.
704 kg/m³Moderately Heavy (12% MC)
Moderately durable; occasionally damaged by ambrosia beetlesNatural durability
Moderately strongStrength
Comparatively largeShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
SmallMovement in service
InterlockedGrain / texture
Typical uses
- The wood is suitable for manufacture of vehicles
- For general construction that does not need great durability. It is technically suitable for the manufacture of plywood
Working properties
Historical
Other species in stock
AieleHannoa klaineanaAbabaUapaca guineensisAzobeMovinguiEssiaFramireAlbiziaLimbaliEmienLatiSougueTechnical 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.