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Danta

Nesogogordonia papaverifera = Cistanthera papaverifera = Aborbora, Apru, Ekumadua, Epro, Kondofindo, Kotibe, Ovoe

WEIGHT : Heavy 750kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :interior and exterior applications, decking, turnery, boat components, bench tops, cabinet work, joinery - high quality

Medium heavy attractive redwood. Fine grained. Hard wearing. Strong.

Strength - Medium
Natural Durability - High
Shrinkage - Medium
Movement in Service - Medium
Forest Availability - Abundant
Historical Prod. Volumes - Medium

Danta

Nesogogordonia papaverifera = Cistanthera papaverifera

Aborbora, Apru, Ekumadua, Epro, Kondofindo, Kotibe, Ovoe

blockboard

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Ofram

Terminalia superba = Afara, Afraa, Akom, Faraen, Frake, Limba

WEIGHT : Medium 550kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :trim, furniture, mouldings, panelling, joinery - interior, blockboard, plywood, veneer - rotary

General purpose light coloured interior and veneer species

Strength - Low/Medium
Natural Durability - Low
Shrinkage - Medium
Movement in Service - Small
Forest Availability - Plentiful
Historical Prod. Volumes - Very High

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Sapelewood

Entandrophragma cylindricum = Aboudikro, Lifaki, M'boyo, Penkwa, Sapelli

WEIGHT : Medium-Heavy 650kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :veneer - sliced, veneer - rotary, turnery, plywood, joinery, furniture and cabinet work - high quality, frames, fittings, doors, carvings, boat construction, blockboard

Well known commercial redwood widely used in furniture and joinery

Strength - Medium
Natural Durability - Moderate
Shrinkage - Medium
Movement in Service - Small/Medium
Forest Availability - Average
Historical Prod. Volumes - Very High

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Wawa

Triplochiton scleroxylon = Abache, Ayous, Obeche, Samba

WEIGHT : Light-Medium 375kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :woodware, sauna linings, shoe heels, veneer - rotary, trim, toys, plywood, mouldings, furniture - utility, blockboard

Light coloured versatile interior species, widely used

Strength Low

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Small

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Abundant

Historical Prod. Volumes Very High

Ofram	Terminalia superba	Afara, Afraa, Akom, Faraen, Frake, Limba
Sapelewood	Entandrophragma cylindricum	Aboudikro, Lifaki, M'boyo, Penkwa, Sapelli
Wawa	Triplochiton scleroxylon	Abache, Ayous, Obeche, Samba

bridges

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Bompagya

Mammea africana = Aborzok, African Apple, Bokoli, Bombegya, Djimbo, Oboto, Pasin, Pegya, Pompagya

WEIGHT : Heavy 800kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :wagon bodies, vehicle bodies, ship and boat work, joinery - exterior, carpentry, bridges

Strong heavy duty species suitable for exterior use

Strength Medium/High

Natural Durability Moderate/High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Below Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Low

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Denya

Cylicodiscus gabunensis = Adoum, Edum, Okan

WEIGHT : Very Heavy 950kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :flooring - heavy duty, ship and boat work, piling, bridges, sleepers, mining timbers, sea defence and dock work, construction - heavy

Very high strength and durability for arduous applications

Strength High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Plentiful

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium

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Potrodom

Erythrophleum africanum; E. guineense; E. ivorense = Alui, Elon, Elondo, Eloun, Missandra, Odom, Potrodum, Tali

WEIGHT : Very Heavy 900kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :sleepers, sea defence and dock work, piling, flooring - industrial, construction - heavy, bridges

Extremely strong and durable exterior species

Strength High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Below Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Low

Bompagya	Mammea africana	Aborzok, African Apple, Bokoli, Bombegya, Djimbo, Oboto, Pasin, Pegya, Pompagya
Denya	Cylicodiscus gabunensis	Adoum, Edum, Okan
Potrodom	Erythrophleum africanum; E. guineense; E. ivorense	Alui, Elon, Elondo, Eloun, Missandra, Odom, Potrodum, Tali

boat components

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Danta

Nesogogordonia papaverifera = Cistanthera papaverifera = Aborbora, Apru, Ekumadua, Epro, Kondofindo, Kotibe, Ovoe

WEIGHT : Heavy 750kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :interior and exterior applications, decking, turnery, boat components, bench tops, cabinet work, joinery - high quality

Medium heavy attractive redwood. Fine grained. Hard wearing. Strong.

Strength - Medium
Natural Durability - High
Shrinkage - Medium
Movement in Service - Medium
Forest Availability - Abundant
Historical Prod. Volumes - Medium

Danta

Nesogogordonia papaverifera = Cistanthera papaverifera

Aborbora, Apru, Ekumadua, Epro, Kondofindo, Kotibe, Ovoe

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