Fraké
Other names: Limba, Ofram, Akom, Kojahei, Afara, White afara, N'Ganga
Botanical name: Terminalia superba
Density: Green 700 - 825 kg/m3
Seasoned 540 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)
Durability: Not Durable
Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked
Texture: Medium / Coarse
Heartwood: Yellow white or with blackish brown veins or greyish heart
Sapwood: Not distinguishable
Sawing: Easy (Slight blunting effect)
Drying: Rapid
Risk of distortion: Slight
Risk of checking: Slight
Machining: Not difficult
Wood bending: Moderate
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Holding properties - Good
Finishing: Good
End uses: Interior joinery, Furniture components, Plywood, Decorative sliced veneers
