Source: Africa
Family: Sterculiaceae
Botanical name: Triplochiton scleroxylon K. Schum.
Trademarks: Samba (Eng and Fr.); Obeche (Ing.).
Durability: Wood very durable. Susceptible to attack by fungi and borers.
technological properties
• Workability: easy to work, either by mechanical means or with manual tool.
• Drying: fast, with little sharp shrinkage and minimal risk of cracking.
• Finish: good.
• Bonding: glue satisfactorily.
main applications
• Lining and paneling
• Interior woodwork: furnishing and interior decorations
• Furniture
• Plywood
• Particle Clusters