Afrormosia

Afrormosia (Pericopsis elata)

Common names: Afrormosia, Afromosia, African Teak

Distribution : West Africa

Color/appearance : Heartwood is typically a yellowish brown, occasion will have an either reddish or olive hue. Color tends to darken with age. Narrow sapwood is pale yellow and is clearly differentiated from the heartwood.

Janka hardness: 1,570 lb_f

Density: 3.75 lb_f

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 3.2%

Tangential (width): 6.2%,

Volumetric (total): 9.9%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.9

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Afrormosia has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. Afrormosia has also been known to cause nervous system effects, asthma-like symptoms, as well as splinters having an increased chance of getting infected

Sustainability: CITES: Yes, Appendix II. IUCN: Yes, Endangered.

Common Uses: Boatbuilding, veneer, flooring, and furniture