Aucoumea klaineana (botanical Name)

common Name: Okumé · Okoume · Origin: Central Africa (primarily Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon)

Characteristics of the Okume

The Okumé is a tropical wood tone, clear and soft grain, very appreciated for its lightness and uniform appearance. Presents a sapwood color grayish-white and the heartwood of the shade of salmon pink, offering an aesthetic, a clear and balanced. The fiber can be straight, interlocked, or slightly wavy, which, together with its fine texture and smooth, allows you to get finishes attractive and regular. Its ease of machining and good behavior in processes of transformation makes it a versatile timber for interior applications and techniques.

Uses and applications of Okume

• Construction of vessels and structures naval
• interior Carpentry and joinery
• Cladding and panelling
• Furniture light
• Mouldings