Koto
Koto (Pterygota macrocarpa)
Common names: Koto, Anatolia, African Pterygota
Distribution : West Africa
Color/appearance : Pale yellow heartwood; little color variation from sapwood to heartwood. Quartersawn surfaces can exhibit ray fleck. Steamed or dyed veneer is not uncommon.
Janka hardness: 940 lbf
Density: 3.08 lbf
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 5.1%
Tangential (width): 10.6%,
Volumetric (total): 15%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.1
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Koto has been reported to cause skin irritation.
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: Yes
Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, and furniture