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| Pen #87 |
| Wood Information |
| Afzelia; Family: Leguminosae Common Names: Doussie (Cameroons), Apa, Aligna (Nigeria), Mkora, Mkola, Mbambakofi (Tanzania), Chanfuta, Mussacossa (Mozambique), Beyo, Meli, Azza (Uganda). Distribution: West, Central, and East Africa. Occur in the dense evergreen forests but also common in the savanna and coastal forests of East Africa. Tree: Reaches best development on moist sites with heights of 80 to 120 ft and clear boles 30 to 50 ft; trunk diameters 3 to 5 ft and more; large irregular buttresses sometimes present. The Wood: Heartwood reddish brown after exposure; sapwood pale straw to whitish, well defined grain colour. Texture moderate to coarse; grain straight to interlocked; medium luster; without strong odor or taste. Uses: Exterior window frames, doors, flooring, heavy construction including harbor and dock work, furniture. Good acid resistance: used for vats and tanks. |
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