DIBETOU

DIBETOU

FAMILY: Meliaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lovoa Trichilioides

TREE DESCRIPTION

Dibetou, also known as African Walnut, grows to 25–35 meters tall with a straight cylindrical trunk up to 1 meter in diameter. It is native to the tropical forests of West and Central Africa and has a rough, brownish bark with deep fissures.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: The heartwood ranges from light to dark brown, often with a golden or olive sheen, while the sapwood is pale yellow, distinct from the heartwood.
  • Grain: Often interlocked, which can produce a striking figure known as ‘bee’s wing’.
  • Texture: Fine to medium, with a natural luster.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

Dibetou has a high bending strength and can be easily processed to manufacture rotary-cut veneers. After the pores are properly filled, the wood can be polished, varnished, painted and glued without difficulty. Its good physical properties make it suitable for decorative furniture carpentry, particularly for antique furniture, chairs and upholstered furniture. It is also used for gunstocks.

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DIBETOU

FAMILY: Meliaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lovoa Trichilioides

TREE DESCRIPTION

Afrormosia is a large tree reaching heights of 30-50 m (98-164 ft). The straight and cylindrical trunk is 60-160 cm (2-5 ft) in diameter, and is clear of branches for up to 30 m (98 ft). The scale-like bark is fibrous with strong red marks.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: The heartwood ranges from light to dark brown, often with a golden or olive sheen, while the sapwood is pale yellow, distinct from the heartwood.
  • Grain: Often interlocked, which can produce a striking figure known as ‘bee’s wing’.
  • Texture: Fine to medium, with a natural luster.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

Dibetou has a high bending strength and can be easily processed to manufacture rotary-cut veneers. After the pores are properly filled, the wood can be polished, varnished, painted and glued without difficulty. Its good physical properties make it suitable for decorative furniture carpentry, particularly for antique furniture, chairs and upholstered furniture. It is also used for gunstocks.

HOW TO USE IT

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