African Hardwood Species

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African hardwood species. In addition african blackwood is technically in the rosewood genus dalbergia and is more stable and resistant to movement and warping than other types of ebony. Contact protea timbers. As a resource american hardwoods are abundant renewing and sustainable and an excellent choice for eco effective design and building. African blackwood is considered to be among the hardest and densest of woods in the world.

We work with african exotic wood species only. Facebook email pinterest twitter youtube linkedin flickr. This diversity of habitat results in an extremely diverse population of tree species. The species afzelia can be found in the west central and east african regions of sub saharan africa.

Leguminosae legume other names. Still celebrated for its beauty and ease of use the popularity of mahogany has decreased in recent years. 2300 michigan street hammond indiana 46320. American manufactured african exotic species hardwood flooring.

Woodworkers will appreciate our extensive list of available woods below. African woods from the outdoor friendly afrormosia to the vibrant zebrawood african hardwoods display diversity in color figure as well as uses. Hardwoods angiosperms abachi triplochiton scleroxylon acacia acacia sp robinia pseudoacacia african padauk pterocarpus soyauxii afzelia doussi afzelia africana agba tola gossweilerodendron balsamiferum alder alnus black alder alnus glutinosa red alder alnus rubra ash fraxinus black ash fraxinus nigra blue ash fraxinus. Africa also happens to be home to some of the hardest types of wood in the world.

Pod mahogany mahogany bean chanfuta peulmanhonia mkehli. The guide to american hardwood species. This guide features 20 of the most abundant and most often used hardwood species. African hardwood species are characterised by their high density and very low porosity or even absence of it.

The top 3 african hardwood species in order of popularity are african mahogany sapele and utile. Trees of sub tropical african hardwoods species are typically small in sizes and grow very slowly because of the predominant dry climate where they grow. It explains their extreme density and low porosity created by the environment. In addition to the basics where they grow general description and abundance.

The african continent is an immense area densely wooded in many regions with wide variations in climate. For hundreds of years african mahogany has enjoyed traditional uses in furniture and custom millwork.