Afrormosia Wood
Description/Overview: Afrormosia wood, also known as African teak, is an exotic wood species known for its durability and stunning appearance. It is a popular choice for luxury humidors because of its resistance to decay, rot, and insect infestation. Its rich golden-brown color and unique grain pattern make it a popular choice for luxury furniture and home decor.
Origin: Afrormosia is native to West Africa, particularly Ghana, Cameroon, and the Ivory Coast. It grows in tropical rainforests and can reach a height of up to 130 feet. It is a slow-growing tree, which makes it a valuable and prized wood species.
Names: Afrormosia is also known as African teak, Assamela, Pericopsis, and Apa. Its scientific name is Pericopsis elata.
Color: Afrormosia wood has a rich golden-brown color that darkens with age. It has a fine, uniform texture and a straight to interlocked grain pattern.
Properties: Afrormosia wood has a unique grain pattern that ranges from straight to interlocked. It has a fine, uniform texture and a medium to coarse texture.
Additional Info: Afrormosia wood is known for its high resistance to decay, rot, and insect infestation, which makes it an ideal choice for outdoor furniture and decking.
It is a dense and heavy wood species, which makes it difficult to work with hand tools.
Afrormosia wood is also used in boatbuilding, flooring, and veneer.
It is a sustainable wood species and is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Fun Facts:
Afrormosia is also known as "African teak" because of its resemblance to teak wood.
The wood is highly resistant to moisture and is a popular choice for outdoor furniture.
Afrormosia is a valuable and prized wood species, and it is often illegally harvested for its timber.
The wood has a natural resistance to decay, rot, and insect infestation, which makes it an ideal choice for humidors.
The tree can grow up to 130 feet tall and has a straight trunk that can reach a diameter of up to 4 feet.
Afrormosia wood is highly prized for its durability and resistance to wear and tear.
It is a dense and heavy wood species, which makes it difficult to work with hand tools.
The wood has a unique grain pattern that ranges from straight to interlocked.
Afrormosia wood is a popular choice for boatbuilding because of its resistance to water and moisture.
It is a sustainable wood species and is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.