Okoume

Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana)

Common Names: Okoume, Gabon

Distribution: Central Africa (primarily Gabon)

Color/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from pale pink to light brown. Color darkens with age. Narrow heartwood is grayish white, not clearly demarcated from heartwood.

Janka Hardness: 400 lb_f

Density: 2.25 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 4.6%

Tangential (width): 7.1%,

Volumetric (total): 12.2%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.5

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Okoume has been reported to cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation, as well as other effects such as asthma-like symptoms, coughing and conjunctivitis (pink eye).

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: yes

Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, boatbuilding, musical instruments, furniture and interior millwork.