Other names:
Chenchen, Ako, Kyenkyen, Kirundu, Mumaka, Oro, Ogiovu, Mkuzu, Mlulu
Characteristics:
relatively soft and lightweight wood with interlocked grain patterns and a coarse texture, lustrous, well stainable, easily workable with all tools
Wood color:
sapwood almost not distincted from heartwood, light color which ranges from yellowish white to yellowish brown, darkening to golden brown
Application:
architectural woodworking, furniture components, panels, plywood, light joinery, boxes, low duty constructions