This product is also known as.

ABOUDIKRO; LIFAKI; M'BOYO; PENKWA; SAPELLI

Natural Durability

Strength

Sawing

Machining

Moderat

Medium

Satisfactory

Care to avoid grain pick up

Finishing

Fixing

Shrinkage

Movement in service

Good

Satisfactory

Medium

Small/Medium

Additional Details

The heartwood is a pinkish red Mahogany colour with a pale sapwood. This species has a interlocked, sometimes wavy grain with a medium texture. Care is required to avoid distortion. It is very popular in world markets

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