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Cynometra ananta

Cynometra ananta · FDA code CYN · High Value Species

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

About the wood

The heartwood is reddish brown, quite distinct from the light brown sapwood. The grain may be straight, but it usually is interlocked; texture is rather fine

1000 kg/m³Very Heavy (12% MC)
The wood is durable, resistant to termite and lyctus attacksNatural durability
StrongStrength
LargeShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
LargeMovement in service
Interlocked, coarseGrain / texture

Typical uses

  • The timber is used in bridge building
  • Railway work
  • Heavy construction. The wood is used locally for timbers
  • Posts. It probably is suitable for railway cross ties
  • Bridge timbers
  • Other heavy construction

Working properties

It is not easy to work when it is dry, for it is rather flinty to cut across the grain. It can be machined smoothly

Other species in stock

AieleHannoa klaineanaAbabaUapaca guineensisAzobeMovinguiEssiaNagaFramireAlbiziaLimbaliEmienLatiSougue

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.