Ebiara
Other names: Berlinia, Sarkpei, Ekpogoi, Abem, M'Possa, Pocouli, Melegba, Essabem
Botanical name: Berlinia bracteosa
Berlinia confusae
Berlinia grandiflora
Density: Green 840 - 960 kg/m3
Seasoned 720 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)
Durability: Moderately durable
Grain: Straight / slightly - occasionally Interlocked
Texture: Medium / Coarse
Heartwood: Pink brown - dark red brown with dark brown or purple streaks
Sapwood: Whitish - pink
Sawing: Easy (Moderate blunting effect)
Drying: Medium - Rapid
Risk of distortion: Slight
Risk of checking: Slight
Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain
Wood bending: Moderate
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good
End uses: Interior joinery, Furniture components, Heavy construction, High-class furniture
