Afzelia
Afzelia (Afzelia spp.)
Occurrence: tropical Africa and Southeast Asia, Other names: Doussie, Beyo, Uvala, Tree size: height 25 - 37m, trunk diameter 1-1.5m, Bulk density of dry wood: 805kg/m3, Janka hardness: 8 050 N
Core wood is reddish brown, white wood is white, light yellowish, wood has a coarser pore structure, it is naturally shiny. Very resistant to fungi and wood-destroying insects. Wood is hard, but it works well, it is used for the production of furniture, home accessories, wood turning.