Limba (Terminalia superba)

Characteristics Light Heavy Weight: Soft Hard Hardness: Fine Coarse Texture: Easy Difficult Working: Easy Difficult Finishing: Chart Help

Limba Characteristics

Lumber is separated for color and sold as "white" (without black streaks) or "black" (with black streaks). The wood is relatively soft and easy to work. Medium coarse texture. Open pores require filling for a smooth surface.

Color Range

Pale yellow to light brown with black streaks.

Other Names

Limba, Afara, Ofram, Akom, Korina

Some Typical Uses

Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, interiors.

What's the Tree Like?

Reaches 150 feet at maturity with trunk diameter up to 96''. Boles are straight and clear to about 90 feet.

Limba grows in

West Africa, widely distributed from Guinea to Zaire.