Mecrusse
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameAndrostachys johnsonii
Trade / common nameMecrusse
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
RegionSouthern Africa · Eastern Africa
Distribution
Found in Southeast Africa, in mountainous areas along streams, frequently in pure stands. The tree is an East African wood occurring southwards from Tanzania to the northern part of South Africa.
Uses
Agricultural implements, Barge fenders, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Bridge beams, Bridge construction, Bridge joists, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Foundation posts, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Harbor work, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Marine construction, Mine timbers, Musical instruments, Naval architecture, Piling, Poles, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wharf construction, Wheel spokes, Wheels
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Mecrusse
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
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Brown
Red
Pale brown
Reddish brown
Light brown
Sapwood Color
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Yellow
White
White to yellow
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
Medium
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Barge fenders, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Bridge beams, Bridge construction, Bridge joists, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Foundation posts, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Harbor work, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Marine construction, Mine timbers, Musical instruments, Naval architecture, Piling, Poles, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wharf construction, Wheel spokes, Wheels
Product Sources
The ITTO reports that timber production from this species is regular. The material is mainly used locally.
Although Angelim is a fairly common tree, it is exported in very limited quantities, and is priced in the moderately high range, when available.
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