Status: Vulnerable (Threatened) and available.
Other Common Names: Amazique, Mozambique, Shedua
Native to Tropical Western Africa, these members of the Fabaceae family (Guibourtia) can grow to 150 feet in height and 5 feet in diameter. .
Color is yellowish brown to Reddish, often with darker streaks.
Medium to Coarse texture, machines well and turns well but can contain silica. Specific Gravity: .67-.84. Avg. Dry Weight: 53 pounds per cubic foot.
Used to make: Furniture, Turnings, Musical Instruments.
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Ovagkol (Guibourtia Ehie) |
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