Iroko

Iroko (Milicia excelsa, M. regia (syn. Chlorophora excelsa, C. regia))

Common Names: Iroko

Distribution: Tropical Africa

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is usually yellow to golden or medium brown.

Janka Hardness: 1,260 lbf

Density: 3.42 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 2.8%

Tangential (width): 3.8%,

Volumetric (total): 8.8%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.4

Allergies/Toxicity: 1  Most common reactions simply include eye, skin and respiratory irritation. Iroko can also cause other health effects in sensitive individuals, such as asthma-like symptoms, boils and hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: yes

Common Uses: Veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, turned items and other small specialty wood items.