Source: Africa
Family: Meliaceae
Botanical name: Entandrophragma cylindricum Sprague
Trademarks: Sapelli, Livuite (Eng.); Sapelli (Fr); Sapele (Ing.).
Durability: Moderately durable. Susceptible to attack by fungi and borers.
Technological properties:
• Workability: without particular difficulties.
• Drying: slow, with high risks of distortion and minimal risk of cracking.
• Finish: good.
• Bonding: glue satisfactorily.
main applications
• Flooring
• Interior woodwork: door and windows; stairs; furnishing and interior decorations.
• Lining and paneling
• Plywood