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Comments
Common Names
Common Uses
Countries of Distribution
Cutting Resistance
Ease of Drying
Family Name
Gluing
Grain
Heartwood Color
Kiln Drying Rate
Kiln Schedules
Light-Induced Color Change
Luster
Nailing
Natural Durability
Natural Growth Defects
Numerical Data
Planing
Polishing
References
Regions of Distribution
Resistance to Impregnation
Response to Hand Tools
Sapwood Color
Scientific Name
Staining
Strength Properties
Synonyms
Texture
Toxicity
Trade Name
Tree Identification
Tree Size
Varnishing

Scientific Name
Albizia adianthifolia

Trade Name
Albizia

Family Name
Leguminosae

Synonyms
Albizia fastigiata


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Common Names
Albizia, Angoyem, Ayinre bona, Bangbaye, Kabanzibanzi, Kapeta, Kapetansofu, Kasa kasa, Kassa kassa, M'gerenge, Maraga, Mepepe, Mtanga, Muanza, Mubanse, Mucherenje, Muluangalunga, Munjerenje, Musase wa mpata, Mushebele, Mushebere, Mushongo, Mutanga, Mutanga kuwana, Mwanse, Pampena, Rough-bark flat-crown, Saliemo, West African albizzia, Za-nasa

Regions of Distribution
Africa

Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP]
Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Baseball bats, Bearings & bushings, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Charcoal, Flooring, Fuelwood, Furniture, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Particleboard, Plywood, Tool handles, Toys, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wheel spokes, Wheels

Heartwood Color
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Green/grey
Red
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Pale brown
Greenish to greyish
Brown


Sapwood Color
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
White to yellow
Clearly differentiated from the heartwood
Paler than heartwood


Grain
Straight
Interlocked
Figure
Even
Growth rings (figure)
Stripe (figure)

Generally straight, but not always
Interlocked
Striped figure
Clear growth rings (figure)


Texture
Coarse
Medium
Coarse
Medium
Medium to coarse


Luster
Medium
Lustrous


Natural Growth Defects
Gum and mineral deposits


Natural Durability
Susceptible to insect attack
Moderately durable
Non-durable
Non-resistant to termites
Non-resistant to powder post beetles
Perishable
Non-resistant to marine borers
Moderately durable
Susceptible to attack from termites (Isoptera)
Susceptible to attack from powder post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles
Non durable
Susceptible to marine borer attack
Pinworms (ambrosia beetles) are commonly present


Light-Induced Color Change
Heartwood slightly darker than sapwood


Toxicity
Some toxic effects
Unspecified toxicity
Respiratory effects


Kiln Schedules
Dry at a slow speed
Drying (speed) is fast


Ease of Drying
Fairly Easy
Rapidly
Slowly
Easy


Kiln Drying Rate
Naturally dries slowly
Naturally dries quickly


Tree Identification
Bole/stem form is buttressed
Bole/stem form is cylindrical


Tree Size
Tree height is 10-20 m
Tree height is 30-40 m
Tree height is 20-30 m
Bole length is 10-20 m
Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm


Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good

Cutting Resistance
Easy to saw
Cutting Resistance with dry wood is easy
Cutting Resistance with green wood is easy


Gluing
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Easy to glue


Nailing
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Easy to nail


Planing
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Very Good to Excellent Results
Fair to Good Results
Planes well, to a good finish
Easy to plane


Resistance to Impregnation
Resistant heartwood
Resistant sapwood
Heartwood is resistant


Response to Hand Tools
Easy to Work
Easy to machine


Polishing
Fair to Good Results
Satisfactory results


Staining
Very Good to Excellent Results
Fair to Good Results
Finish is generally good


Varnishing
Very Good to Excellent Results
Fair to Good Results
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Good results


Strength Properties
Max. crushing strength = medium
Bending strength (MOR) = medium
Shrinkage, Tangential = small
Shrinkage, Radial = very small
Hardness (side grain) = very soft
Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft.
Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft.
Bending strength (MOR) = high
Shrinkage, Volumetric = moderate
Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low
Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low
Max. crushing strength = high
Shrinkage, Volumetric = small
Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate
Shrinkage, Radial = small
Hardness (side grain) = soft
Bending strength (MOR) = low


Numerical Data
ItemGreenDryEnglish
Bending Strength1143017456psi
Density36lbs/ft3
Hardness487lbs
Maximum Crushing Strength46627284psi
Shearing Strength1883psi
Stiffness126414721000 psi
Weight3529lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage2%
Tangential Shrinkage6%
Volumetric Shrinkage11%
ItemGreenDryMetric
Bending Strength8031227kg/cm2
Density576kg/m3
Hardness220kg
Maximum Crushing Strength327512kg/cm2
Shearing Strength132kg/cm2
Stiffness881031000 kg/cm2
Weight560464kg/m3
Radial Shrinkage2%
Tangential Shrinkage6%

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

Bolza, E., Keating, W.G.,1972,African Timbers - the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 700 Species,C.S.I.R.O. Div. of Building Research

Brown, W.H.,1978,Timbers of the World No.1 Africa,TRADA, Red Booklet Series

Erfurth, T., Rusche, H.,1976,The Marketing of Tropical Wood A. Wood Species from African Moist Forests,F.A.O. Forestry Department

Fanshawe, D.B.,1962,Fifty Common Trees of Northern Rhodesia,Natural Resources Board and Forestry Department, Ndola

Ferreirinha, M.P.,1955,Catalogo des Madeiras de Mocambique (pt 1,Min. do Ultramar Junta Invest. do Ultranar Memorias Serie Botanica, 2

France - C.T.F.T./C.T.B.,1982,Guide pour le Choix des Essences Deroulables-pour la fabrication du,contreplaque,C.T.F.T./C.T.B. France

Goldsmith, B., Carter, D.T.,1981,The Indigenous Timbers of Zimbabwe,Forestry Commission, Zimbabwe Research Bulletin No.9

Hughes, J.F.,1971,The Principal Timber Trees of Cameroon,Unpublished data

Irvine, F.R.,1961,Woody Plants of Ghana,O.U.P. London

Kryn, J.M., Forbes, E.W.,1959,The Woods of Liberia,U.S.A. Department of Agriculture,Forest Products Laboratory, Madison,,Report No. 2159

Lebacq, L., Dechamps, R.,1967,Contribution a un Inventaire de Forets du Nord-kasai,Musee Royal de L'Afrique Centrale Belgium Annals Series 8 No.5

Pieters, A.,1977,Essences Forestieres du Zaire,R.U.G. Gent Belguim

Sallenave, P.,1955,Proprietes Phyiques et Mecaniques des Bois Tropicaux de l'Union Francaise,C.T.F.T

Sallenave, P.,1971,Proprietes Physiques et Mecaniques des Bois Tropicaux (Deuxieme,Supplement,C.T.F.T.

Storrs, A.E.G.,1979,Know your Trees - Some of the Common Trees found in Zambia,Zambia Forestry Department, Ndola

Takahashi, A.,1978,Compilation of Data on the Mechanical Properties of Foreign Woods (Part,III) Africa,Shimane University, Japan, Research Report on Foreign Wood No. 7

White, F.,1962,Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia,O.U.P. London

Zambia Forest Department,1979,Timbers of Zambia Albizia adianthifolia and Albizia versicolor,Zambia Forest Department, Division of Forest Products Research Timbers of,Zambia - Technical Note no.3/79









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