Wood Species: Padouk
Botanic Family: Leguminosae Papilionatae
Botanic Type: Pterocarpus
Botanic Species: Osun, Soyauxii, Tinctorius
Trade Names: Padouk
Local Names: Barwood, Corail, Mukula, Tacula
Growing Areas: Equatorial Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo)
Colour: The sapwood is whitish and clearly separated from the hardwood, which is brilliant red when fresh, turning orange and eventually to a brownish-red after seasoning.
Wood Structure: Mainly gross texture with quite regular fibre.
Drying: The drying process is very slow.
Durability: The hardwood has excellent resistance to insects and fungi attack.
Volume Hardness and Durability:
- Very High: 1,000
- High: 900, 850
- Medium: 800, 700
- Low: 700, 550
- Very Low: 600, 400
Remarks: Volume refers to the wood with a 12% moisture content.
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