Okoumé

Okoumé


Other names: Okume, Angouma, N'Kumi, Gaboon


Botanical name: Aucoumea klaineana


Density: Green 540 - 650 kg/m3

     Seasoned 430 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability:  Moderate 


Grain: Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Fine / Medium


Heartwood: Salmon pink - dark pink darkens on exposure


Sapwood:Freyish white


Sawing: Easy (Moderate / severe blunting effect)


Drying: Medium - Rapid

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: No information


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good


End uses: Interior joinery, Plywood & blockboard, Mouldings, Furniture components, Boxes & crates,