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ABURA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.600
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
11020
Color:
Light brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
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ACAJOU D'AFRIQUE
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
11820
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
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AFRORMOSIA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Shipbuilding
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 2 - durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
13140
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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AIELE
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance:
Class 5 - not durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.490
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
10490
Color:
Pinkish brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
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ALEP
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.050
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
23390
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
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ANDIRA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 2 - durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.860
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
20170
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable
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ANDOUNG
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance:
Class 5 - not durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.590
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
14010
Color:
Pinkish brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
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ANGELIM
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
20870
Color:
Orange - yellow
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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ANGELIM VERMELHO
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.070
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
26280
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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ANGUEUK
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
Class of resistance:
Class 2 - durable
Density (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%), in MPa:
15610
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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ANIEGRE
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
Uses class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance:
Class 5 - not durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
13690
Color:
Creamy white
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
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AWOURA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.770
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
17840
Color:
Brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
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AYOUS
Uses:
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance:
Class 5 - not durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.380
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
7260
Color:
Light yellow
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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AZOBE
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 2 - durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.060
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
21420
Color:
Dark red
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
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Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016

Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux

For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.

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