Iroko

Other names: Mvule, Odum, Kambala, Tule, Intule Moreira, Semli, Rokko, Abang, Mandji, Lusanga

                        Molundu, Mokongo, Moreira

Botanical name: Chlorophora excelsa

Density: Green 1,000 - 1,100 kg/m3

     Seasoned 660 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)

Durability: Durable / Very durable

Grain: Slightly Interlocked

Texture: Medium

Heartwood: Yellow brown - Dark Brown

Sapwood: Yelowish white

Sawing: Easy (moderate blunting effect)

Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight

Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain

                    (Deposits of calcium carbonate can damage cutting edges)

Wood bending: Moderate

Gluing: Good

Nailing: Holding properties - Good

Finishing: Good but filling necessary

End uses: Interior & exterior Joinery, Bench Tops, Boat building & fitting, Marine work