Afrormosia

Afrormosia


Other names: Assamela, Kokrodua, Obang, Ole, Bohala, Mohole


Botanical name: Pericopsis elata


Density: Green 1,050 - 1,2000 kg/m3

     Seasoned 770 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Very Durable


Grain: Straigh / occasionally Interlocked


Texture: Fine / Medium


Heartwood: Yellow - brown darkening on exposure - dark veins


Sapwood: Clearly distinguishable pale yellow - brown


Sawing: Easy (Slight / moderate blunting effect)


Drying: Slow

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain (in some cases)


Wood bending: Moderate


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary


Finishing: Good


End uses: Interior & exterior joinery,Decorative veneer, Boat building