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
Ubangi Timber has FSC® chain of custody certification
•FSC®(Forest Stewardship Council®)
When possible we procure timber under the above scheme of certification and verification.