African nut tree
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameRicinodendron heudolottii
Trade / common nameAfrican nut tree
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
RegionAfrica
Uses
Artificial limbs, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Coffins, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture, Matches, Model airplanes, Musical instruments: percussion, Paneling, Particleboard, Plywood corestock, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Sporting Goods, Toys
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Projects & Inspiration
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Artificial limbs, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Coffins, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture, Matches, Model airplanes, Musical instruments: percussion, Paneling, Particleboard, Plywood corestock, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Sporting Goods, Toys
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Red
Purple
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
White to cream
Pale brown
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Same as heartwood
White to yellow
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Low
Lustrous
Dull
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Artificial limbs, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Coffins, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture, Matches, Model airplanes, Musical instruments: percussion, Paneling, Particleboard, Plywood corestock, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Sporting Goods, Toys
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