Origin
Tropical West Africa
Working properties
Generally easy to work, though the interlocked grain can cause some rough surfaces in some machining operations. Carves, stains, glues, and finishes well.
General description
Heartwood tends to be a pale yellow, with the sapwood not clearly differentiated from the heartwood. Colors darken slightly with age.
Main uses
Veneer, plywood, carvings, furniture, and interior millwork.
