Description Heartwood is dark brown with very close, fine, almost black veins. Closely spaced whitish bands of parenchyma give a highly distinctive appearance. Grain is fairly straight and texture is coarse.
Properties - Density: 910
- Modulus of Rupture (MPa Dry): 152
- Tangential Shrinkage: 6%
- Screwing / Split Resistance: Fair
- Finish: Good
- Sapwood Lyctid Susceptible: No
- Growing Region: Africa
Applications - Furniture
- Cabinetry
- Joinery
- Flooring
- Boating