303.733.1292
800-692-WOOD(9663)
303.733.1292
800-692-WOOD(9663)
Botanical Name
Mitragyna ciliata
Other Common Names
Bahia, Baya, Camaroncillo, Elelom, M'voukou, Subaha, Vuku.
Region
West Africa Country Sierra Leone/Ivory Coast to Congo/Angolia
The Tree
The tree is reported to mature to heights of over 100 feet, with trunk diameters of 30 to 60 inches. Boles are often straight, with merchantable lengths of up to 60 feet.
Appearance
Has a uniform yellow to pinkish-brown color, with sapwood indistinct from heartwood.
Properties
Has a fine texture and a straight or slightly interlocked grain. Abura has a low luster.
Working Properties
Takes glue and finishes well. Has a slight blunting effect on cutting edges and tools due to a moderate silica content. It responds rather well to both hand and machine tools, but they should be kept very sharp for best results since the timber is siliceous.
Uses
Furniture components, Domestic flooring, Joinery, Decorative plywood, Carvings, Turnings.
Availability
Seldom available in the United States, Price should be moderate when compared to other imported lumber.