Akasinsa
Captured from current WPhistorical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameCeltis africana
Trade / common nameAkasinsa
FamilyUlmaceae
Region—
Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Flooring, Furniture, Handles: general, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Mine timbers, Moldings, Particleboard, Plywood, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Tool handles, Toys, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wheel spokes, Wheels
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
Linked historical images associated with this species record.
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Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Flooring, Furniture, Handles: general, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Mine timbers, Moldings, Particleboard, Plywood, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Tool handles, Toys, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wheel spokes, Wheels
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Appearance
Heartwood color
White to cream
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Greenish to greyish
Pale brown
Dark brown
Brown
Sapwood Color
Same as heartwood
Luster
High
Medium
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Flooring, Furniture, Handles: general, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Mine timbers, Moldings, Particleboard, Plywood, Posts, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Tool handles, Toys, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Wheel spokes, Wheels
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