Origin
West Africa – Central Africa
Working properties
Sawing: Power required
Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain. Special tool
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Holding properties is poor. Pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good but filling necessary
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: Slow, risk of distortion is slight, risk of checking is high
Wood Bending: Difficult
Natural durability: Durable
Lyctus susceptibility: No
Preservative treatment: Moderate
Other: Resistant to marine borers. An Azobe substitute for some end-uses.
Main uses
Exterior joinery, decorative sliced veneers, flooring, house framing, poles, harbour works – boat building, truck and wagon trays, railways sleepers.
