Dibetou

Other names:  African Walnut, Wnaimei, Dubini-Biri, Apopo, Sida, Anamenila, Bibolo, Nivero,

                         Tigerwood, Congowood

Botanical name: Lovoa trichilioides

Density: Green 740 - 850 kg/m3

     Seasoned 530 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)

Durability: Moderately durable

Grain: Slightly Interlocked

Texture: Fine / Medium

Heartwood: Grey brown - yellow brown sometimes with dark veins

Sapwood: light grey - light yellow clearly distinguishable

Sawing: Easy (Slight blunting effect)

Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight

Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain

Wood bending: Moderate

Gluing: Good

Nailing: Holding properties - Good

Finishing: Good

End uses: Interior & exterior joinery,Turnery, Decorative sliced veneers, Furniture & cabint work