COMMERCIAL NAMES

Koto, Pterygota, Kefe

NAME USED IN BOTANY

Pterygota macrocarpa

AREAS OF GROWTH

West Africa

SIMILAR TO

Eyong, Obeche, Antiaris

CHARACTERISTICS

Yellow and creamish white. Bright and decorative.

PROCESSING

Very easily lacquered after the filling process on the surfaces.

AREAS USED

Used in the production of decorative covering and musical instruments. Can be used in place of Limba, Ako, Obeche.