AZOBE

AZOBE

FAMILY: Ochnaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lophira Alata

TREE DESCRIPTION

Azobe trees, native to West and Central Africa, are large, often reaching heights of 40–50 meters with diameters of up to 1.2 meters. These trees grow in dense tropical forests, often in marshy or riverine areas.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: Dark reddish-brown to deep chocolate brown.
  • Grain: Generally interlocked, which can cause a ribbon figure on quarter-sawn surfaces.
  • Texture: Coarse and uneven, with high density and a natural luster.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

Azobe is firm and heavy, being amongst the hardest usable woods in the world, and is largely impervious to the effects of insects and weather. These qualities make it a first-class construction timber with tremendous longevity. However, drying must be done slowly, and at low temperature, to avoid breakage or distortions. Examples of Azobe’s many uses are bridge construction, the building of railway sleepers and freight cars, and vehicle construction. In addition, it is used for wood decking, heavy lumber beams, and the production of laboratory furniture.

HOW TO USE IT

AZOBE / BONGOSSI

FAMILY: Ochnaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lophira Alata

TREE DESCRIPTION

Azobe trees, native to West and Central Africa, are large, often reaching heights of 40–50 meters with diameters of up to 1.2 meters. These trees grow in dense tropical forests, often in marshy or riverine areas.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: Dark reddish-brown to deep chocolate brown.
  • Grain: Generally interlocked, which can cause a ribbon figure on quarter-sawn surfaces.
  • Texture: Coarse and uneven, with high density and a natural luster.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

Azobe is firm and heavy, being amongst the hardest usable woods in the world, and is largely impervious to the effects of insects and weather. These qualities make it a first-class construction timber with tremendous longevity. However, drying must be done slowly, and at low temperature, to avoid breakage or distortions. Examples of Azobe’s many uses are bridge construction, the building of railway sleepers and freight cars, and vehicle construction. In addition, it is used for wood decking, heavy lumber beams, and the production of laboratory furniture.

HOW TO USE IT

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