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Afromorsia

Name

• Scientific name: Pericopsis elata Van Meeuwen, Afrormorsia elata Harms.

• Spanish name: Afromorsia, Asamela.

Origin

Description of the wood

• Sapwood: Pale yellowish-brown
• Heartwood: Yellowish-brown, darkens with exposure to light
• Grain: Straight or interlocked
• Texture: Varies from fine to medium
• Defects: The tannins it contains can cause blue staining

Impregnation

• Sapwood: Impregnable
• Heartwood: Not impregnable

Mechanization

• Sawing: Powerful dust extraction systems required.

• Drying: Slow. Risk of cracking and warping.

• Gluing: No problems.
• Nailing and screwing: Requires pre-drilling.
• Finishing: No problems.

Applications

• Cabinetmaking
• Veneers for decorative coverings
• Interior carpentry: flooring, stairs, moldings
• Exterior carpentry
• Shipbuilding: bridges, ship decks
• Turning

Mechanical properties

• Static bending strength: 1,190 kg/cm²

• Modulus of elasticity: 129,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength parallel to the axis: 650 kg/cm²

To be considered

- It is the African wood most similar to Asian teak.

Attention, very important: It is a species protected by the CITES Convention. It is listed in Appendix II. Therefore, it requires a special export permit or a re-export certificate. This must be requested at the time of purchase.

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