Akouapo
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameSacoglottis gabonensis
Trade / common nameAkouapo
FamilyHumiriaceae
RegionMiddle Africa · Western Africa · Africa · Southern Africa
Distribution
reported to grow in lowland rain forests, especially in freshwater swamp forests. Its range extends from Sierra Leone to Gabon, Zaire and Angola.
Uses
Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Chairs, Charcoal, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Fuelwood, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Mathematical instruments, Millwork, Mine timbers, Office furniture, Parquet flooring, Precision instruments, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shipbuilding, Stools, Sub-flooring, Tables , Turnery, Vehicle parts
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Akouapo
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
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Brown
Yellow
Red
Orange
Purple
Black
Reddish brown
Purple-Red
Greenish to greyish
Dark brown
Brown - medium value
Sapwood Color
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White
Yellow
White to yellow
Color not distinct from heartwood
Pinkish
Luster
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Medium
Low
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Chairs, Charcoal, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Crossties, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Fuelwood, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Mathematical instruments, Millwork, Mine timbers, Office furniture, Parquet flooring, Precision instruments, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shipbuilding, Stools, Sub-flooring, Tables , Turnery, Vehicle parts
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