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Pao Rosa (Bobgunnia fistuloides)
Overview
Pao Rosa is a tropical species of the forests of Central and West Africa. It is 25 m high and 80 cm in diameter. The bole is tortuous, covered with a yellowish scaly bark, and gives off a smell of plantain when it is cut.
The tropical tree Pao Rosa can be confused in the forest with another tropical tree, Ozigo, because their trunks look alike. However, the edge of Ozigo gives off a resinous smell.
Pao Rosa wood, also known as African rosewood, is a dense, durable hardwood with a distinctive appearance and pleasant scent. It is characterized by colors ranging from pink and yellow to reddish-brown, sometimes with darker streaks or a greenish hue. The wood is known for its good workability, attractive grain patterns, and natural luster. It is often used in furniture making, specialty woodworking, and as a veneer.
| Species | Pao Rosa (*Bobgunnia fistuloides) |
| Origin | Africa |
| Grade | AIC |
| Thickness | 18mm to 300mm |
| Width | 40mm to 300mm |
| Length | 4m to 8m |
| Drying | KD, AD |
| Prominent Uses | Not Applicable |
Description & Distribution
Bobgunnia fistuloides, synonym Swartzia fistuloides, is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is native to west and west-central tropical Africa. Sometimes sold as "Pau Rosa", along with Bobgunnia madagascariensis.
Bobgunnia fistuloides is native to west tropical Africa (Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Nigeria) and to west-central tropical Africa (Cabinda Province, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Physical Characteristics
Crushing Strength: 90MPa (+/- 8)
Specific Gravity (at 12% MC): 1.02 g/cm3 (+/- 0.04)
Stability : Stable
Static bending strength: 149MPa ( +/- 13)
Durability and resistance
Dry Wood Borers : Class D - Durable - sapwood demarcated
Fungi: Class 1 - Very durable
Termites: Class D - Durable
Treatability: Class 3 - Poorly permeable
Typical Applications
● Sliced veneer
● Sculpture
● Turned goods
● Cooperage
● Cabinetwork (high class furniture)
● Resistant to one or several acids
● Tool handles (resilient woods)
● Percussion instruments
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