Akaba
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameTetraberlinia bifoliolata
Trade / common nameAkaba
FamilyCaesalpiniaceae
RegionMiddle Africa · Western Africa · Africa
Uses
Bent Parts, Boxes and crates, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Fine furniture, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Office furniture, Packing cases, Plywood, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Stools, Turnery, Utility furniture, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Akaba
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Yellow
Orange
White
Red
Pale red to pink
Pale brown
Occasional dark streaks
Greenish to greyish
The wood is pale buff in color when freshly cut, rapidly turning pink upon exposure, with darker streaks
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Paler than heartwood
Well defined
Not clearly differentiated from the heartwood
Sapwood is very wide, from 1 to 5 inches (2.5 to 12.5 cm) in width
Luster
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Bent Parts, Boxes and crates, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Fine furniture, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Office furniture, Packing cases, Plywood, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Stools, Turnery, Utility furniture, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes
Product Sources
The ITTO reports that timber from this species is produced only occasionally and exported in negligible quantities.
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