This product is also known as.

ABANG; ODUM; KAMBALA; MORIRA; MVULE; ODOUM

Natural Durability

Strength

Sawing

Machining

High/Very High

Medium

Satisfactory But Abrasive From Mineral Deposits

Satisfactory. Some Grain Pick Up

Finishing

Fixing

Shrinkage

Movement in service

Very Good. Requires Filler

Satisfactory, Preboring Needed

Small/ Medium

Small

Additional Details

Olive/yellowish brown heartwood. Sapwood pale; interlocked grain. The wood has a medium to coarse texture. Dries quickly with little degrade. One of Africa's most respected species. A good teak alternative.

This timber is always in stock and is available in a variety of rough sawn cuts.