Wood Species: IROKO
Botanic Information:
- Family: Moraceae
- Type: Chlorophora
- Species: Excelsa, Regia
- Trade Names: Iroko, Kambala, Odum
- Local Names: Abang, Cambala, Lusanga, Odum, Molundu, Semei
Growing Areas: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Congo, Mozambique, Zaire, Cameroon, Nigeria, Angola, Gabon.
Colour: Sapwood is clearly separated from hardwood, with sapwood being whitish or yellowish, and hardwood greenish yellow when fresh, turning yellow brown after drying, sometimes with darker stripes.
Wood Structure: The wood has a gross to medium texture with mixed fibre. Silicium traces may be present.
Drying: The drying process is slow but easy and regular.
Durability: Sapwood is susceptible to insect and fungi attacks and is generally not useful. However, the hardwood is quite resistant to alteration, even in humid environments.
Volume and Hardness:
| Category | Volume | Hardness |
|---|
| Very High | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| High | 900 | 850 |
| Medium | 800 | 700 |
| Low | 700 | 550 |
| Very Low | 600 | 400 |
Remarks: Volume refers to wood with a 12% moisture content.
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