Afrormosia Wood

Description/Overview: Afrormosia wood, also known as African teak, is an exotic wood species known for its durability and stunning appearance. It is a popular choice for luxury humidors because of its resistance to decay, rot, and insect infestation. Its rich golden-brown color and unique grain pattern make it a popular choice for luxury furniture and home decor.

Origin: Afrormosia is native to West Africa, particularly Ghana, Cameroon, and the Ivory Coast. It grows in tropical rainforests and can reach a height of up to 130 feet. It is a slow-growing tree, which makes it a valuable and prized wood species.

Names: Afrormosia is also known as African teak, Assamela, Pericopsis, and Apa. Its scientific name is Pericopsis elata.

Color: Afrormosia wood has a rich golden-brown color that darkens with age. It has a fine, uniform texture and a straight to interlocked grain pattern.

Properties: Afrormosia wood has a unique grain pattern that ranges from straight to interlocked. It has a fine, uniform texture and a medium to coarse texture.

Additional Info: Afrormosia wood is known for its high resistance to decay, rot, and insect infestation, which makes it an ideal choice for outdoor furniture and decking.

  • It is a dense and heavy wood species, which makes it difficult to work with hand tools.

  • Afrormosia wood is also used in boatbuilding, flooring, and veneer.

  • It is a sustainable wood species and is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Fun Facts:

  1. Afrormosia is also known as "African teak" because of its resemblance to teak wood.

  2. The wood is highly resistant to moisture and is a popular choice for outdoor furniture.

  3. Afrormosia is a valuable and prized wood species, and it is often illegally harvested for its timber.

  4. The wood has a natural resistance to decay, rot, and insect infestation, which makes it an ideal choice for humidors.

  5. The tree can grow up to 130 feet tall and has a straight trunk that can reach a diameter of up to 4 feet.

  6. Afrormosia wood is highly prized for its durability and resistance to wear and tear.

  7. It is a dense and heavy wood species, which makes it difficult to work with hand tools.

  8. The wood has a unique grain pattern that ranges from straight to interlocked.

  9. Afrormosia wood is a popular choice for boatbuilding because of its resistance to water and moisture.

  10. It is a sustainable wood species and is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

If you're looking for the perfect wood species for your luxury desktop humidor, Afrormosia is an excellent choice. Its stunning appearance, durability, and natural resistance to decay and insect infestation make it a popular choice for humidors, furniture, and home decor. With its unique grain pattern and rich golden-brown color, Afrormosia is sure to make your desktop humidor a luxurious masterpiece.

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