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Common Names Asenuet, Boza, Domapowa, Fara geza, Mufitikarenje, Mukora, Mula, Muramba, Muruka, Odugu, Okecu, Sheraha, Shitao, Umkhosikazi, Variable combretum Regions of Distribution Even Straight Africa Cameroon Ghana Nigeria Sudan Common Uses Agricultural implements, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Flooring, Furniture, Heavy construction, Mine timbers, Poles, Posts, Tool handles, Toys, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer Heartwood Color Red Brown Yellow Pink Orange Reddish brown Pale red to pink Black Sapwood Color Red Brown Yellow Different than heartwood Grain Straight Closed Birds-eye (figure) Even Wavy Interlocked Figure Weak (figure) Texture Fine Medium Medium Luster Medium Low Natural Durability Durable Moderately durable Resistant to attack from termites (Isoptera) Kiln Schedules Dry at a slow speed Drying Defects Moderate twist/warp Moderate end spitting Tree Size Bole length is 0-10 m Tree height is 10-20 m Tree height is 30-40 m Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm Cutting Resistance Cutting Resistance with dry wood is difficult Gluing Easy to glue Nailing Possible if prebored Holds nails well Resistance to Impregnation Resistant sapwood Resistant heartwood Heartwood is resistant Resistance to Splitting Poor Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Difficult to machine Varnishing Good results Strength Properties Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = medium Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low Max. crushing strength = medium Density (dry weight) = 61-67 lbs/cu. ft Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft Bending strength (MOR) = low Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Bending Strength 6111 9589 psi Density 58 lbs/ft3 Maximum Crushing Strength 3916 6397 psi Shearing Strength 2205 psi Stiffness 1017 1199 1000 psi Weight 57 46 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Bending Strength 429 674 kg/cm2 Density 929 kg/m3 Maximum Crushing Strength 275 449 kg/cm2 Shearing Strength 155 kg/cm2 Stiffness 71 84 1000 kg/cm2 References Banks, C.H., Schoeman, J.P., Otto, K.P.,1977,The Mechanical Properties of Timbers with particular reference to South,Africa,South African Forestry Research Institute Bulletin,(Ed.,Schoeman, J.P. 1973 & Otto K.P. 1976,No.48 Dale, I.R., Greenway, P.J.,1961,Kenya Trees and Shrubs,Buchanans Kenya Estates Ltd. Nairobi Hatchards London Eggeling, W.J.,1940,Indigenous Trees of Uganda,Govt. Printer Entebbe Uganda Goldsmith, B., Carter, D.T.,1981,The Indigenous Timbers of Zimbabwe,Forestry Commission, Zimbabwe Research Bulletin No.9 Irvine, F.R.,1961,Woody Plants of Ghana,O.U.P. London Keay, R.W.J., et al,1960,Nigerian Trees Vol.1,Nigeria Federal Department of Forest Research, Ibadan