African homalium
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameHomalium dolicophyllum
Trade / common nameAfrican homalium
FamilyFlacourtiaceae
RegionWestern Africa · Africa
Distribution
Likely distributed mainly in the dense rain forests in tropical West Africa from Guinea to Gabon.
Uses
Barge fenders, Boat building, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Canoes, Construction, Crossties, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Factory construction, Flooring, Harbor work, Heavy construction, Lifeboats, Marine construction, Mine timbers, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Poles, Raft floats, Rafts, Railroad ties, Shipbuilding, Sub-flooring, Utility poles, Wharf construction
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Yellow
Red
Purple
Brown
Orange
Yellowish white
Contains dark streaks
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Red
Yellow
Same as heartwood
Luster
Dull
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Barge fenders, Boat building, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Canoes, Construction, Crossties, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Factory construction, Flooring, Harbor work, Heavy construction, Lifeboats, Marine construction, Mine timbers, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Poles, Raft floats, Rafts, Railroad ties, Shipbuilding, Sub-flooring, Utility poles, Wharf construction
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