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Akasa

Chrysophyllum spp.; C. albidum; C. giganteum; C. subnudum = Abam, Adasema, Adosema, Akatio, Asamfona-Fufu, Kankabe, Kumfana, Longhi

WEIGHT : Medium-Heavy 700kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :veneer for plywood, turnery, structural work - light, joinery - interior, furniture - utility, flooring

Medium strength, general utility interior wood

Strength High

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Plentiful

Historical Prod. Volumes Low

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Aprokuma

Antrocaryon micraster = Akoua, Angonga, Etwi, Mugongo, Onzabili

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

USES :packaging, boxes, veneer for plywood, furniture, flooring - light, structural work - light, mouldings, joinery

Strong general purpose interior timber

Strength Low/Medium

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium

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Awiemfosamina

Albizia ferruginea = Iatandza, Kulo, Muchole, Musase, Sifou-Sifou, Yayatandza

WEIGHT : Medium-Heavy 700kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :crates, boxes, plywood, veneer - sliced, veneer - rotary, furniture, vehicle bodies, mouldings, flooring, structural work - light, joinery - exterior

�Durable general purpose wood

Strength Medium/High

Natural Durability Moderate/High

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium

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Emeri

Terminalia ivorensis = Emire, Framire, Idigbo, Lidia

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

USES :veneer, trim, structural work - light, plywood, mouldings, joinery, furniture, frames, flooring - domestic

�Light coloured versatile species of good strength and durability

Strength Medium

Natural Durability High

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High

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Guarea

Guarea cedrata; G. thompsonii = Bosassa, Bosse, Diambi, Ebangbemua, Kwabohoro, Kwadwuma, Kwaetanuro, Mutigbanaye

WEIGHT : Medium-Heavy 600kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :veneer, vehicle bodies, turnery, structural work - light, plywood, joinery, furniture, flooring, cabinet work, boat construction

�Well known strong timber of Mahogany-like appearance

Strength Medium

Natural Durability Moderate/High

Shrinkage Small

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium

Akasa	Chrysophyllum spp.; C. albidum; C. giganteum; C. subnudum	Abam, Adasema, Adosema, Akatio, Asamfona-Fufu, Kankabe, Kumfana, Longhi
Aprokuma	Antrocaryon micraster	Akoua, Angonga, Etwi, Mugongo, Onzabili
Awiemfosamina	Albizia ferruginea	Iatandza, Kulo, Muchole, Musase, Sifou-Sifou, Yayatandza
Emeri	Terminalia ivorensis	Emire, Framire, Idigbo, Lidia
Guarea	Guarea cedrata; G. thompsonii	Bosassa, Bosse, Diambi, Ebangbemua, Kwabohoro, Kwadwuma, Kwaetanuro, Mutigbanaye

structures - exposed heavy duty

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Kusia

Nauclea diderrichii = Sarcocephalus diderrichii = Akondoc, Aloma, Badi, Bilinga, Bonkangu, Kilu, Linzi, Mokesse, Opepe

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

USES :structural work, sea defence and dock work, panelling, flooring, decking, boat construction

Widely used highly durable exterior quality timber

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Strength Medium/High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High�

Kusia

Nauclea diderrichii = Sarcocephalus diderrichii

Akondoc, Aloma, Badi, Bilinga, Bonkangu, Kilu, Linzi, Mokesse, Opepe

tool handles

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Afina

Strombosia glaucescens; S. glaucescens var. lucida, S. pustulata = Afena, Efenka, Omenam, Poe

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

USES :tool handles, flooring - industrial, sleepers, joinery - heavy, vehicle bodies, mining timbers, structural work - heavy

�Hard, heavy, strong and durable. Mainly for exterior use.

A tough heavy timber with a red/purplish, sometimes dark streaked, heartwood and paler sapwood. Fine close texture with slightly oiled feel. Its high durability and strength is often coupled with good resistance to abrasion. Often used in the round as poles.

Strength High

Natural Durability High

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Insignificant

Sawing : Slow/hard

Machining : Significant blunting

Finishing : No problems�

Fixing : Preboring required

Comment

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Kyenkyen

Antiaris toxicaria = Akede, Ako, Andoum, Bonkonko, Chenchen

WEIGHT : Light-Medium 430kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :toys, shelving, boxes, tool handles, carving, trim, joinery - interior, plywood, veneer - sliced, veneer - rotary

Light weight interior utility species

�Strength Low

Natural Durability Very Low

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Plentiful

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium

Afina	Strombosia glaucescens; S. glaucescens var. lucida, S. pustulata	Afena, Efenka, Omenam, Poe
Kyenkyen	Antiaris toxicaria	Akede, Ako, Andoum, Bonkonko, Chenchen

toys

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Cedrela

Cedrela odorata = Cedro

WEIGHT : Light-Medium 450kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :veneer, toys, plywood, joinery, furniture, frames, fittings, boat construction

�Mild wood of Mahogany-like appearance with a wide range of applications

Strength Low/Medium

Natural Durability High

Shrinkage Small

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Plantation Species

Historical Prod. Volumes Low

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Kyenkyen

Antiaris toxicaria = Akede, Ako, Andoum, Bonkonko, Chenchen

WEIGHT : Light-Medium 430kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :toys, shelving, boxes, tool handles, carving, trim, joinery - interior, plywood, veneer - sliced, veneer - rotary

Light weight interior utility species

�Strength Low

Natural Durability Very Low

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Plentiful

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium

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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

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Strength Low

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Small

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Abundant

Historical Prod. Volumes Very High

Cedrela	Cedrela odorata	Cedro
Kyenkyen	Antiaris toxicaria	Akede, Ako, Andoum, Bonkonko, Chenchen
Wawa	Triplochiton scleroxylon	Abache, Ayous, Obeche, Samba

trim

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Asanfena

Aningeria spp.; A. altissima; A. robusta = Asamfona, Asanfina, Anenkyen, Grogoli, Mukala, Mukali, Opapie, Samfona, Sanfena

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

USES :trim, veneer - sliced, joinery - interior, panelling

Lower strength decorative interior species

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

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Bubinga

Copaifera salikounda = Entedua, Etimoe, Owamdua

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

USES :veneer - sliced, trim, mouldings, joinery - high quality, flooring, cabinet work

High quality decorative species

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Strength High

Natural Durability High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Below Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Insignificant�

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Cordia

Cordia millenii; C. platythyrsa = Ebe, Kweneboa, Mukumari, Tweneboa

WEIGHT : Medium 450kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :turnery, trim, mouldings, joinery - light, frames

�Light mild brown wood for general indoor work

Strength Low

Natural Durability Low/Moderate

Shrinkage Small

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Below Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Insignificant

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Emeri

Terminalia ivorensis = Emire, Framire, Idigbo, Lidia

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

USES :veneer, trim, structural work - light, plywood, mouldings, joinery, furniture, frames, flooring - domestic

�Light coloured versatile species of good strength and durability

Strength Medium

Natural Durability High

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High

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Hyedua

Guibourtia ehie = Copaifera ehie = Amazakoue, Anokye-Hyedua, Ovangkol, Palissandro

WEIGHT : Heavy 850kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :veneer - sliced, turnery, trim, joinery - high quality, flooring, fittings, carving, cabinet work

High quality cabinet wood prized for appearance

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Strength High

Natural Durability High

Shrinkage Medium/Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Below Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium�

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Kyenkyen

Antiaris toxicaria = Akede, Ako, Andoum, Bonkonko, Chenchen

WEIGHT : Light-Medium 430kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :toys, shelving, boxes, tool handles, carving, trim, joinery - interior, plywood, veneer - sliced, veneer - rotary

Light weight interior utility species

�Strength Low

Natural Durability Very Low

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Plentiful

Historical Prod. Volumes Medium

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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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Otie

Pycnanthus angolensis = Akomu, Eteng, Etsi, Ilomba, Walele

WEIGHT : Medium 500kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

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

General purpose interior species

�Strength Low/Medium

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Medium/Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Plentiful

Historical Prod. Volumes 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

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Strength Low

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Small

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Abundant

Historical Prod. Volumes Very High

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Yaya

Amphimas pterocarpoides = Asanfran, Bokanga, Edjin-Edzil, Edzui, Lati, Muizi, Va Tue

WEIGHT : Heavy 775kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :mouldings, doors, plywood, veneer, furniture, trim, panelling, j oinery - interior

�Light coloured interior species of attractive appearance

Strength Medium/High

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Insignificant

Asanfena	Aningeria spp.; A. altissima; A. robusta	Asamfona, Asanfina, Anenkyen, Grogoli, Mukala, Mukali, Opapie, Samfona, Sanfena
Bubinga	Copaifera salikounda	Entedua, Etimoe, Owamdua
Cordia	Cordia millenii; C. platythyrsa	Ebe, Kweneboa, Mukumari, Tweneboa
Emeri	Terminalia ivorensis	Emire, Framire, Idigbo, Lidia
Hyedua	Guibourtia ehie = Copaifera ehie	Amazakoue, Anokye-Hyedua, Ovangkol, Palissandro
Kyenkyen	Antiaris toxicaria	Akede, Ako, Andoum, Bonkonko, Chenchen
Ofram	Terminalia superba	Afara, Afraa, Akom, Faraen, Frake, Limba
Otie	Pycnanthus angolensis	Akomu, Eteng, Etsi, Ilomba, Walele
Wawa	Triplochiton scleroxylon	Abache, Ayous, Obeche, Samba
Yaya	Amphimas pterocarpoides	Asanfran, Bokanga, Edjin-Edzil, Edzui, Lati, Muizi, Va Tue

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Akasa

Aprokuma

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Emeri

Guarea

Kusia

Afina

Kyenkyen

Cedrela

Kyenkyen

Wawa

Asanfena

Bubinga

Cordia

Emeri

Hyedua

Kyenkyen

Ofram

Otie

Wawa

Yaya