Makorí©
Name
• Scientific: Tieghemella heckelii Pierre.Syn.
Dumoria heckelii A. Chev = Mimusops heckelii Hutch et Dalz
Tieghemella africana A. Chev.Syn.
Dumoria africana.=Mimusops africana H. Lec.
• Spanish: makorí©, acana, douka, ukola.
Origin

Description of the wood
• Sapwood: Varies from whitish to pinkish
• Heartwood: Pinkish-brown; Varies with age to reddish-brown
• Grain: Straight
• Texture: Fine
Mechanization
• Sawing: Rapid trimming. Bluntness.
• Drying: Normal drying rate. Risk of warping and cracking. Pre-air drying is recommended.
• Gluing: No problems.
• Nailing and screwing: Pre-drilling required.
• Finishing: Pre-treatment with a wood sealer is recommended.
Applications
• Exterior and interior carpentry.
• Decorative veneers.
• Plywood.
• Furniture and joinery.
• Civil construction.
• Shipbuilding.
• Cooperage.
• Sculpture.
Mechanical properties
• Static bending strength: 1,160 kg/cm²
• Modulus of elasticity: 104,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength parallel to the axis: 520 kg/cm²
To be considered
- Excellent mahogany-colored wood, little used in our country because it is difficult to machine.