Origin
West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa.
Working properties
Sawing: Easy .
Machining: Difficulties due to hardness
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Holding properties is good
Finishing: Good but filling necessary
General description
Blunting effect: Slight
Drying: Medium, risk of distortion is high, risk of checking is slight.
Wood Bending: Difficult
Natural durability: Moderate
Lyctus susceptibility: No
Preservative treatment: Resistant
Other: Possible substitute for Swietenia macrophylla (Mahogany).
Main uses
Sliced veneers for decoration and cabinet work, plywood (faces), high-class furniture, exterior joinery (windows), interior joinery – paneling, stairs – interior fittings, turnery, boat construction.