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Botanical Name

Alternative Name

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Makore

Dumoria heckelii = Mimusops heckelli = Tieghmella heckelli = Abako, Baku, Bakure, Douka, Edumoi, Okala

WEIGHT : Medium-Heavy 640kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :staircases, veneer, vehicle bodies, turnery, plywood, joinery - interior, joinery - exterior, handles, furniture, carvings, boat construction

Valued commercial redwood of good durability and strength�

Strength Medium

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High

Makore

Dumoria heckelii = Mimusops heckelli = Tieghmella heckelli

Abako, Baku, Bakure, Douka, Edumoi, Okala

structural work

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Ananta

Cynometra ananta = Apome, Wonyae

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

USES :poles, sleepers, flooring - heavy duty, wagon bodies, vehicle bodies, mining timbers, joinery - exterior, structural work

�High strength, high durability, tough exterior timber

Strength High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Abundant

Historical Prod. Volumes Insignificant

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Dahmoa

Piptadenia africana = Piptadeniastrum africanum = Atui, Bokungu, Bukundu, Dabema, Ekhimi, Elae, Koungou, Likundu, M'Beli, N'Singa, Odan, Tom, Toum

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

USES :wagon bodies, structural work, sleepers, mining timbers, marine defence, garden furniture, decking

Tough timber mostly for exterior use�

Strength Medium/High

Natural Durability Moderate/High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service Large

Forest Availability Abundant

Historical Prod. Volumes High

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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�

Ananta	Cynometra ananta	Apome, Wonyae
Dahmoa	Piptadenia africana = Piptadeniastrum africanum	Atui, Bokungu, Bukundu, Dabema, Ekhimi, Elae, Koungou, Likundu, M'Beli, N'Singa, Odan, Tom, Toum
Kusia	Nauclea diderrichii = Sarcocephalus diderrichii	Akondoc, Aloma, Badi, Bilinga, Bonkangu, Kilu, Linzi, Mokesse, Opepe

structural work - heavy

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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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Kaku

Lophira alata = L.procera = Akoga, Azobe, Bongossi, Bonkole, Ekki, Kako

WEIGHT : Very Heavy 1050kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :structural work - heavy, sleepers, sea defence and dock work, piling, flooring - heavy duty

One of Ghana's toughest and most durable commercial species

�Strength High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service Medium

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High

Afina	Strombosia glaucescens; S. glaucescens var. lucida, S. pustulata	Afena, Efenka, Omenam, Poe
Kaku	Lophira alata = L.procera	Akoga, Azobe, Bongossi, Bonkole, Ekki, Kako

structural work - light

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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

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