Latin name:- Triplochiton scleroxylon

This product is also known as.

ABACHE;AYOUS; OBECHE; SAMBA

Natural Durability

Strength

Sawing

Machining

Low

Low

Easy

Easy

Finishing

Fixing

Shrinkage

Movement in service

Easy

Easy, Poor Nail Holding

Small

Small

Additional Details

Creamy white heartwood and sapwood. Interlocked grain, with a medium texture. A rather soft species, not suitable for load bearing. Requires rapid evacuation to avoid stain and insect infestation. This wood dries quickly and easily and is stable. Wawa is Ghana's most abundant commercial species.

This wood is always in stock and is available in a variety of rough sawn cuts. We can also provide specialist Larthes for this product (Minimum order required)