Iroko veneer
This is an example of Iroko veneer. If you are interested in this specie, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Characteristics of Iroko veneer
Latin name:
Chlorophora excelsa Benth. & Hook.f., Chlorophora regia A. Chev. ; Fam. Moraceae
Other names:
Kambala, Odum, Odoum, Chamfutu, Abang, Bang, Amoreia, Semli, Rokko, Lusanga, Morera, Mvule
Characteristics:
very durable, weatherproof, tough and dense hardwood, highly resistant to acids and bases, suitable for slicing, but difficult to work (cross-grain)
Wood color:
yellowish white sapwood, heartwood yellow brown to golden orange to dark brown, slightly interlocked
Source:
Savannas and tropical rainforests of West-, East- and Central Africa: Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tansania, Uganda
Application:
wagon and ship building, furniture, stairs, parquet, windows, can replace Oak and Teak
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