Wood Species: Doussié Africa
Botanic Family: Leguminosae Caesalpinioideae
Botanic Type: Afzelia
Botanic Species: Africana, Bella, Bipidensis
Trade Names: Doussiè, Afzelia
Local Names: Apa, Jamfuta, Linguè, Papao Musamba, Sifu
Growing Areas: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Congo, Mozambique, Cameroon, Nigeria
Colour: The sapwood is white yellowish, distinct from the golden or reddish hardwood.
Wood Structure: The wood has a gross texture with often interwoven fibers. Trunks may contain traces of silicium and dust pockets, ranging in color from whitish to lemon yellow.
Drying: The drying process is slow and difficult but occurs without deformations due to limited shrinkage and minimal nervousness.
Durability: The sapwood is susceptible to fungi and insect attacks, whereas the hardwood is quite resistant, even outdoors.
Volume and Hardness: The wood's volume and hardness are rated very high at 1,000 with a 12% moisture content.
Durability and Oxidation: High durability at 900 and oxidation stability at 850.
Nervousness: Medium at 800 and 700.
Remarks: The volume measurements refer to wood with a 12% moisture content.