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African Mahogany

Khaya ivorensis; K., anthotheca, (Dry Zone Mahogany K., grandifoliola regarded as separate commercial species) = K. Ivorensis: Acajou D'Afrique, Caoba Del Galon, Dubene, Dubini, Ngollon, Kumankra K. Anthotheca: Ahafo, Akwantannuro, Krala, Krumben, Mangona

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

USES :veneer, turnery, plywood, mouldings, joinery - high quality, furniture, frames, doors, carvings, cabinet work, boat construction

�Attractive versatile redwood of world wide reputation

Typical red-brown heartwood with pale sapwood. Grain straight/interlocked. Mild easily worked timber providing good attractive finishes. A wood of great versatility.

Strength Low/Medium

Natural Durability Moderate

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Good

Historical Prod. Volumes Very High

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Bombax

Bombax spp.; B. brevicuspe; B. buonopozense = B. brevicuspe: Alone, Bouma, Kondroti, Onyaakoben, Onyinakoben, B. buonopnzense: Akata, Akonkode, Kapokier

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

USES :boxes, carving, food containers, matches, joinery - light, mouldings, trim - interior, veneer for plywood

Light, soft non-durable species for interior use

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Strength Low

Natural Durability Low

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Plentiful

Historical Prod. Volumes High�

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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

African Mahogany	Khaya ivorensis; K., anthotheca, (Dry Zone Mahogany K., grandifoliola regarded as separate commercial species)	K. Ivorensis: Acajou D'Afrique, Caoba Del Galon, Dubene, Dubini, Ngollon, Kumankra K. Anthotheca: Ahafo, Akwantannuro, Krala, Krumben, Mangona
Bombax	Bombax spp.; B. brevicuspe; B. buonopozense	B. brevicuspe: Alone, Bouma, Kondroti, Onyaakoben, Onyinakoben, B. buonopnzense: Akata, Akonkode, Kapokier
Kyenkyen	Antiaris toxicaria	Akede, Ako, Andoum, Bonkonko, Chenchen

carvings

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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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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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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

Sapelewood	Entandrophragma cylindricum	Aboudikro, Lifaki, M'boyo, Penkwa, Sapelli
Hyedua	Guibourtia ehie = Copaifera ehie	Amazakoue, Anokye-Hyedua, Ovangkol, Palissandro
Makore	Dumoria heckelii = Mimusops heckelli = Tieghmella heckelli	Abako, Baku, Bakure, Douka, Edumoi, Okala

chemical vats

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Bonsamdua

Distemonanthus benthamianus = Anyendua, Ayan, Barre, Eyen, Fowie, Keteamfro, Movingui, Obonsamdua

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

USES :sleepers, joinery - interior, joinery - exterior, flooring, doors and frames, chemical vats, cabinet work

Distinctice yellow wood suitable for load-bearing and decorative applications

�Strength Medium

Natural Durability Moderate

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High

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Odum

Milicia excelsa = Chloroplora excelsa; M. regia = C.regia = Abang, Iroko, Kambala, Moreira, Mvule, Odoum

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

USES :joinery - interior, joinery - exterior, garden furniture, frames, flooring, decking, chemical vats, cabinet work, boat construction

Well known high grade commercial species of good strength and durability

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Strength Medium/High

Natural Durability High/Very High

Shrinkage Small/Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Very High�

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Papao

Afzelia africana; A. bella = Afzelia, Apa, Apal, Azodou, Chanfuta, Doussie, Lingue, M'Banga

WEIGHT : Heavy 825kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :chemical vats, doors, vehicle bodies, boat construction, decking, handles, furniture, flooring, construction - heavy, joinery - exterior, joinery - high quality interior

�Very stable strong and attractive commercial species of good durability

Strength High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Small/Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High

Bonsamdua	Distemonanthus benthamianus	Anyendua, Ayan, Barre, Eyen, Fowie, Keteamfro, Movingui, Obonsamdua
Odum	Milicia excelsa = Chloroplora excelsa; M. regia = C.regia	Abang, Iroko, Kambala, Moreira, Mvule, Odoum
Papao	Afzelia africana; A. bella	Afzelia, Apa, Apal, Azodou, Chanfuta, Doussie, Lingue, M'Banga

construction - heavy

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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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Kokoti

Anopyxis klaineana = Abari, Bodioa, Kokote, Nourougou

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

USES :mining timbers, piling, sleepers, flooring - heavy duty, construction - heavy

�Heavy high strength species for structural use

Strength High

Natural Durability Low/Moderate

Shrinkage Medium

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Below Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Insignificant

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Kruma

Klainedoxa gabonesis = Eves, Eveuss, Kroma

WEIGHT : Very Heavy 1000kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :sleepers, sea defence and dock work, construction - heavy

�Heavy duty durable species for exterior use

Strength High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Large

Movement in Service n/a

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes Insignificant

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Papao

Afzelia africana; A. bella = Afzelia, Apa, Apal, Azodou, Chanfuta, Doussie, Lingue, M'Banga

WEIGHT : Heavy 825kg/m3 at 12-15% moisture content.

USES :chemical vats, doors, vehicle bodies, boat construction, decking, handles, furniture, flooring, construction - heavy, joinery - exterior, joinery - high quality interior

�Very stable strong and attractive commercial species of good durability

Strength High

Natural Durability Very High

Shrinkage Small/Medium

Movement in Service Small

Forest Availability Average

Historical Prod. Volumes High

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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

Denya	Cylicodiscus gabunensis	Adoum, Edum, Okan
Kokoti	Anopyxis klaineana	Abari, Bodioa, Kokote, Nourougou
Kruma	Klainedoxa gabonesis	Eves, Eveuss, Kroma
Papao	Afzelia africana; A. bella	Afzelia, Apa, Apal, Azodou, Chanfuta, Doussie, Lingue, M'Banga
Potrodom	Erythrophleum africanum; E. guineense; E. ivorense	Alui, Elon, Elondo, Eloun, Missandra, Odom, Potrodum, Tali

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