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Kondroti

Rhodognaphalon brevicuspe · FDA code RHO · Mixed Species

Lumber — indicative colour & grain
Tree — photo to be added
Standing tree (photo to be added)

About the wood

The sapwood is wide and nearly white. The heart wood bright red when fresh, brownred to brown-violet when dry. Growth rings are visible owing to the increased density of the pores. The wood is straight grained, medium soft.

N /ANatural durability
N /AStrength
N / AShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
N/ AMovement in service

Typical uses

  • Dye
  • Canoes
  • Boxwood
  • Plywood
  • Doweling
  • Handles

Working properties

Medium soft and work readily with sharp tools

Other species in stock

AieleHannoa klaineanaAbabaUapaca guineensisAzobeMovinguiEssiaNagaFramireAlbiziaLimbaliEmienLatiSougue

Technical values are reference figures for the species/genus and may vary by individual log. Technical data from The Liberia Tree Species Manual and standard timber references. Stock subject to SGS inspection and prior sale.