​​AFROMISIA - Pericopsis elata

Common Name(s): Afrormosia, Afromosia, African Teak
Scientific Name: Pericopsis elata
Distribution: West and Central Africa
Tree Size: 100-150 ft (30-46 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 45 lbs/ft3 (725 kg/m3)
Crushing Strength: 9,570 lbf/in2 (66.0 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 3.2%, Tangential: 6.2%, Volumetric: 9.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.9

Afrormosia wood is known for its beautiful coloration, which ranges from golden to darker brown, gradually turning to a deep, rich, walnut-like color. Hard, heavy and strong, Afrormosia is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. The DRC has the world’s largest remaining stocks of Afrormosia, which are largely confined to the Equateur and Orientale. Provinces. Afrormosia turns, glues, stains, and finishes well. Click here for detail info.

Common Uses: Boat-building, veneer, flooring, and furniture.

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is typically a yellowish brown, occasion will have an either reddish or olive hue. Color tends to darken with age. Narrow sapwood is pale yellow and is clearly differentiated from the heartwood.

Grain/Texture: Grain is usually straight, though it can also be interlocked. With a fine uniform texture and good natural luster.

Rot Resistance: Rated as very durable regarding decay resistance, and is also resistant to termites and other insects.