Origin

West and Central Africa

Trading name(s)

Kosipo

Family

African Hardwood, African Mahogany - Meliaceae

Botanical name(s)

Entandrophragma Candollei

Avarage dried weight

680 kg/m^3

Durability

Class 2-3

Kossipo

Available in FAS QUALITY
AD and KD random widths 15cm plus and lengths 2.10m and longer with fair spread
Thicknesses 25-32-38-50-63-75-100mm

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Kossipo

The texture of this wood is coarse and can come with a straight or interlocked grain.

The sapwood is clearly demarcated, and it is characterised by a greyish colour, while the main colour of the heartwood is a red brown with purplish glints that darken with light. Deposits of black resin can be found in the pores.

It has a good workability, but the drying process can be difficult since this wood is prone to distortions.

Kossipo wood is widely used across several industries due to its versatility and durability.

It is commonly employed in general construction for beams, joists, flooring, parquet, frames, panelling, and fittings, showcasing its strength and reliability. In furniture and cabinet making, both common and luxury pieces benefit from its attractive grain and sturdy nature.

Kossipo wood is also favoured for plywood and decorative veneer applications, enhancing interior aesthetics.

Additionally, it finds use in turning for ornaments and furniture and is valued for crafting musical instruments and producing shingles.

However, its properties make it unsuitable for marine environments.

Description

The texture of this wood is coarse and can come with a straight or interlocked grain.

The sapwood is clearly demarcated, and it is characterised by a greyish colour, while the main colour of the heartwood is a red brown with purplish glints that darken with light. Deposits of black resin can be found in the pores.

It has a good workability, but the drying process can be difficult since this wood is prone to distortions.

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