Afrormosia

Heartwood darkens on exposure from deep orange-brown or brown to brownish-yellow with darker streaks. Texture is medium to fine. Typical dry weight: 690kg/m3. Grows in West Africa.

Heavy dense wood with medium stiffness and resistance to shock loads. High bending and crushing strength but can distort during steaming. Works well with normal tools but a low cutting angle is advised for planning.

Originally used as a substitute for teak. Now for furniture and cabinetmaking, boatbuilding, parquet flooring, stairs, shop fittings and marine piling. Also used in veneer form for wall paneling, furniture and doors.