Description
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Iroko is a hardwood produced from a tree that generally grows on the coast of Africa. These trees, which live as long as 500 years, feature a very large structure and wide trunk. The Iroko wood is easy to work with except for surfacing operation which may be difficult because of its interlocked grains.
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Wholesale Iroko Lumber Stock Information
| GRADES: | FAS/SEL |
| CUTS: | Mixed Grain |
| SIZES: | 4/4, 8/4 or customize |
| DRYING: | Kiln-Dried (KD) |
| WHOLESALE MINIMUM: | 1,000 board feet and up |
SPECIES DESCRIPTION (Buy Wholesale Iroko Lumber)
Iroko is a very tough, durable wood that has been traditionally used in a multitude of applications in its native Africa. Its golden to medium brown color, course texture and interlocked grains give it an appearance very similar to that of Teak; although it is significantly less dense, it has been utilized in Africa in many of the same functions / duties that Teak has in other parts of the world. Despite its toughness (and interlocked grains), it is generally not difficult to work; it glues and finishes well.
SCIENTIFIC DATA AND RISK (Buy Wholesale Iroko Lumber)
| FAMILY | MORACEAE (ANGIOSPERM) | RISK | |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME(S) | SYNONYMOUS | CITES: | IUCN: |
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Milicia excelsa
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Chlorophora excelsa
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Not listed | NT |
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Milicia regia
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Chlorophora regia
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Not listed | VU |
LOCAL AND COMMON NAME(S)
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ATIBT Pilot Name
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Iroko
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Angola
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Moreira
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Benin
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Lokotin
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Belgium
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Kambala
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Cameroon
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Abang
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Central African Republic
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Bangui
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Côte d’Ivoire
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Iroko
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Moloundou
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Lusanga
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Mokongo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kambala
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Equatorial Guinea
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Abang
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Gabon
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Mandji
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Gabon
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Abang
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Ghana
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Odoum
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Guinea
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Simme
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Liberia
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Semli
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Mozambique
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Tule
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Mozambique
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Mufula
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Nigeria
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Rokko
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Republic of the Congo
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Kambala
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Sierra Leone
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Semli
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China
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非洲黄金木
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Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux, 7e edition, 2016 – ATIBT
APPEARANCE
| Grain | Interlocked |
| Interlocked Grain | Slight |
| Sapwood | Clearly demarcated |
| Texture | Coarse |
| Typical Color | Yellow Brown |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
| Crushing Strength | 54 | MPa | +/- 0.06 |
| Specific Gravity (at 12% MC) | 0.64 | g/cm3 | +/- 0.06 |
| Stability | Moderately stable | ||
| Static bending strength | 87 | MPa | +/- 0.15 |
DURABILITY AND RESISTANCE
| Dry Wood Borers | Class D – Durable – sapwood demarcated |
| Fungi | Class 1-2 – Very durable to durable |
| Termites | Class D – Durable |
| Treatability | Class 4 – Not permeable |
TYPICAL USE
| Interior joinery, Interior panelling, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Flooring, Wood frame house, Wood-ware, Sliced veneer, Current furniture or furniture components, Stairs (inside), Light carpentry, Glued laminated, Cabinetwork (high class furniture) |
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