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Afrormosia (Pericopsis elata)
Overview
Afrormosia, also known as "African Teak", is a durable hardwood originating from West Africa. It's characterized by its golden-brown heartwood, which darkens over time, and distinct pale yellow sapwood. The wood is known for its fine, uniform texture and straight to interlocked grain. It's highly resistant to decay, termites, and other pests, making it suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
The species grows to 30-45m tall with a trunk of 1–1.8m in diameter. Annual diameter increases between unlogged and logged areas have been shown to be similar. It is a deciduous species that flowers at the end of the main dry season. The minimum trunk diameter for reproduction is given as 32 cm, while that for effective flowering is 37 cm. The fruit take 7 months to mature.
Despite its relatively small diameter, trees can live to be over 400 years old.
| Species | Afrormosia (*Pericopsis elata) |
| Origin | Africa |
| Grade | AIC/FAS |
| Thickness | 25mm,50mm,75mm,customized |
| Width | 150mm and wider |
| Length | 2000mm and longer |
| Drying | KD, AD |
Prominent Uses |  |
Description & Distribution
Pericopsis elata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is known by the common names African teak, afrormosia, kokrodua and assamela.
The species is native to moist, semi-deciduous forests in Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, DRC, Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Nigeria. Up until the mid 20th century, the tree was commonly found in its native range. However, after its wood was introduced to world markets in 1948, its range quickly diminished. It can no longer be found in the Ivory Coast and only small pockets remain in other countries besides the DRC where it is still threatened.
Physical Characteristics
Crushing Strength: 64 MPa (+/- 2)
Specific Gravity (at 12% MC): 0.74 g/cm3 (+/- 0.07)
Stability : Moderately stable to poorly stable
Static bending strength: 93 MPa ( +/- 22)
Durability and resistance
Dry Wood Borers : Class D - Durable
Fungi: Class 1-2 - Very durable to durable
Termites: Class D - Durable
Treatability: Class 4 - Not permeable
Typical Applications
● Sliced veneer
● Current furniture or furniture components
● Interior panelling
● Flooring
● Turned goods
● Exterior panelling
● Cabinetwork (high class furniture)
● Interior joinery
● Stairs (inside)
● Ship building (planking and deck)
● Exterior joinery
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