OdorAfrormosia has a distinct odor while being worked.
Grain/TextureGrain is usually straight, though it can also be interlocked. With a fine uniform texture and good natural luster.
Common UsesBoatbuilding, veneer, flooring, window frame,vascal,shutters and furniture.
Pricing/AvailabilityTrade of this species is currently tightly controlled. It's usually available as lumber in good sizes. Prices are medium to high for an imported African hardwood.
Color/AppearanceHeartwood is typically a yellowish brown, occasion will have an either reddish or olive hue. Color tends to darken with age.
SustainabilitySustainability, This wood species is in CITES Appendix II, and is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as endangered due to a population reduction of over 50% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation.
WorkabilityWorkability, In nearly all regards, Afrormosia is easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though surfacing boards with interlocking grain may cause tearout. Other downsides include a slight blunting effect on cutting edges, and the development of d
Grain/TextureGrain is usually straight, though it can also be interlocked. With a fine uniform texture and good natural luster.
Common NamesAfrormosia, Afromosia, African Teak
Rot ResistanceRated as very durable regarding decay resistance, and is also resistant to termites and other insects.
Allergies/ToxicityAlthough severe reactions are quite uncommon, Afrormosia has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. Afrormosia has also been known to cause nervous system effects, asthma-like symptoms,
EndgrainDiffuse-porous; small to medium pores in no specific arrangement; solitary and radial multiples of 2-3; heartwood deposits occasionally present; growth rings may be distinct due to seemingly marginal parenchyma; rays not visible without lens; paratracheal
CommentsAlong with Iroko, Afrormosia is sometimes referred to as "African Teak," though it is not closely related to genuine Teak (Tectonagrandis). Afrormosia does look somewhat similar to Teak, has similar working and mechanical properties, and is extremely dura
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