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ILOMBA

ILOMBA

FAMILY: Rubiaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nauclea Diderrichii

TREE DESCRIPTION

Ilomba trees can grow up to 20-30 meters in height, with trunk diameters reaching up to 1 meter. The bark is typically grey-brown and features deep fissures.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: Heartwood is golden-yellow to dark brown, while the sapwood is lighter and more distinct.
  • Grain: Usually straight but can be interlocked or wavy.
  • Texture: Medium to coarse, with a fine finish.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

  • Properties: Ilomba wood is durable, resistant to decay and insects, and easy to work with. Its attractive appearance makes it suitable for various applications.
  • Applications: Commonly used in furniture, flooring, decking, marine applications, and general construction.

HOW TO USE IT

  • VERY GOOD
    Furniture, flooring, decking, marine applications.
  • GOOD
    Cabinetry and joinery.
  • USABLE
    General construction applications
  • NOT GOOD
    Fine woodworking or detailed carvings due to its interlocked grain.

ILOMBA

FAMILY: Rubiaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nauclea Diderrichii

TREE DESCRIPTION

Ilomba trees can grow up to 20-30 meters in height, with trunk diameters reaching up to 1 meter. The bark is typically grey-brown and features deep fissures.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: Heartwood is golden-yellow to dark brown, while the sapwood is lighter and more distinct.
  • Grain: Usually straight but can be interlocked or wavy.
  • Texture: Medium to coarse, with a fine finish.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

  • Properties: Ilomba wood is durable, resistant to decay and insects, and easy to work with. Its attractive appearance makes it suitable for various applications.
  • Applications: Commonly used in furniture, flooring, decking, marine applications, and general construction.

HOW TO USE IT

  • VERY GOOD
    Furniture, flooring, decking, marine applications.
  • GOOD
    Cabinetry and joinery.
  • USABLE
    General construction applications
  • NOT GOOD
    Fine woodworking or detailed carvings due to its interlocked grain.
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