Tropical timber species
14 tropical timber species
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ABURA
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.600
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11020
Color:
Light brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
ACAJOU D'AFRIQUE
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Shipbuilding
- Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11820
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
AFRORMOSIA
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13140
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
AIELE
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.490
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10490
Color:
Pinkish brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
ALEP
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Industrial usage and heavy work
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.050
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
23390
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
ANDIRA
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Industrial usage and heavy work
- Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.860
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20170
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable
ANDOUNG
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.590
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14010
Color:
Pinkish brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
ANGELIM
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Industrial usage and heavy work
- Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20870
Color:
Orange - yellow
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
ANGELIM VERMELHO
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Industrial usage and heavy work
- Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.070
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
26280
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
ANGUEUK
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Industrial usage and heavy work
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.880
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15610
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13690
Color:
Creamy white
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
AWOURA
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.770
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17840
Color:
Brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.380
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
7260
Color:
Light yellow
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
AZOBE
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Industrial usage and heavy work
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.060
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21420
Color:
Dark red
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016
For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.















