COMMERCIAL NAMES

Afrormosia, Kokrodua, Assamela

NAME USED IN BOTANY

Pericopsis elata

AREAS OF GROWTH

West Africa

SIMILAR TO

Movingui,Ovangkol,Teak

CHARACTERISTICS

Has yellowish brown and dark brown color. Bright and very decorative.

PROCESSING

Very easily lacquered.

AREAS USED

Used as an alternative to Teak tree.Used in the production of vessels, interior and exterior decoration and decorative covering.