Scientific Name: Clorophora Excelsa

Origin: Africa

Description of wood:

Sapwood: White Yellow
Heartwood: Yellowish brown.
Fiber: Straight, often slightly entwined.
Grain: Medium to heavy.
Characteristic defects: Do not

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 650 kg/m3 semi-solid wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric shrinkage 0,36% stable wood.
– Relationship between contractions 1,57% without tendency to fix.
– Hardness (Monnin) 3,9 semi-hard.