
Afrormosia Veneer
Above you see a sample of Afrormosia veneer. If you are interested in this specie, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Characteristics of Afrormosia veneer
- Latin name: Pericopsis elata Van Meeuwen, Fam. Fabaceae
- Other names: Assamela, Afromosia, Gold Teak, Kokrodua
- Characteristics: can easily be worked with all tools (steamed), similar to Teak in most technical issues
- Wood color: heartwood pale yellow to pale brown, fine-textured wood with dark stripes, darkening under influence of light
- Source: Tropical West and Central Africa: Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria
- Application: interior design f.e. furniture, floorings, doors, architectural panels, as solid wood used for f.e. windows, paneling, ship
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