Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum)

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Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum) is a hardwood native to tropical Africa, often marketed as a substitute for mahogany due to its similar appearance and characteristics. It's known for its fine, even grain, and a rich, dark reddish-brown color that deepens with age. Sapele is a versatile wood, popular for both interior and exterior millwork, including doors, windows, cabinetry, and furniture.

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Overview

Sapele is native to tropical Africa. There are protected populations and felling restrictions in place in various countries.

The species grows to a height of up to 45 m. In Ghana it has been reported to reach 198 feet (sixty meters) in height.The leaves are deciduous in the dry season, alternately arranged, pinnate, with 5-9 pairs of leaflets, each leaflet about 10 cm long. The flowers are produced in loose inflorescences when the tree is leafless, each flower about 5 mm diameter, with five yellowish petals. The fruit is a pendulous capsule about 10 cm long and 4 cm broad; when mature it splits into five sections to release the 15-20 seeds. cilitates balance tricks such as lunars.

Description & Distribution

Entandrophragma cylindricum is a tree of the genus Entandrophragma of the family Meliaceae. It is commonly known as sapele or sapelli (/səˈpiːliː/ sə-PEE-lee) or sapele mahogany, as well as aboudikro, assi, and muyovu.

Physical Characteristics

Crushing Strength: 62 MPa (+/- 7)

Specific Gravity (at 12% MC): 0.69g/cm3 (+/- 0.04)

Stability : Moderately stable

Static bending strength: 102 MPa ( +/- 11)

Durability and resistance

Dry Wood Borers : Class D - Durable - sapwood demarcated

Fungi: Class 3 - Moderately durable

Termites: Class M - Moderately durable

Treatability: Class 3 - Poorly permeable

Typical Applications

● Sliced veneer
● Current furniture or furniture components
● Interior joinery
● Veneer for interior of plywood
● Flooring
● Ship building (planking and deck)
● Cabinetwork (high class furniture)
● Exterior joinery
● Interior panelling
● Veneer for back or face of plywood
● Stairs (inside)
● Light carpentry

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Species	Sapele (*Entandrophragma cylindricum)
Origin	Africa
Grade	AIC
Thickness	18mm to 300mm
Width	40mm to 300mm
Length	4m to 8m
Drying	KD, AD
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