Aningré

Aningré


Other names: Aningueri blanc, Landojan, M'boul, Mukali, Tutu, Muna, Osan, Kararo, Mukangu


Botanical name: Aningeria robusta

                             Aningeria superba

                             Aningeria altissima


Density: Green 840 - 960 kg/m3

     Seasoned 560 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Not durable


Grain: Straight / Slightly occasionally Interlocked


Texture: Fine / Medium


Heartwood: Yellow white - paylish brown or pinkish brown


Sapwood: Not clearly distinguishable


Sawing: Easy (severe blunting effect)


Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: No information


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good


End uses: Plywood, Furniture components, Sliced venners for decorative purpose