Mansonia

Mansonia


Other names: Bete, Aprono, Ofun, Koul


Botanical name: Mansonia altissima


Density: Green 840 - 1,000 kg/m3

     Seasoned 650 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Durable


Grain: Straight


Texture: Fine


Heartwood: Yellowish brown - dark grey - brown with purple tinge fades


Sapwood: White - pinkish white


Sawing: Easy (Moderate / rapid blunting effect)


Drying: Medium - Rapid

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: High


Machining: Not difficult


Wood bending: Easy


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good


End uses: Interior & exterior joinery, Domestic flooring, Turnery, Decorative sliced veneers