African Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii)

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African Padauk Characteristics

When freshly cut the wood is bright orange red, becomes reddish brown. Moderately hard and heavy. Medium texture, but with large pores. Saws and planes easily to a very smooth surface.

Color Range

Bright orange red when freshy cut or planed, often with dark stripes; ocidizes to dark chocolate brown or light brown.

Other Names

African Padauk, Mbe, Mbil, Mututi, Ngula, Bosulu

Some Typical Uses

Musical instruments, furniture, flooring, turning, accessories.

What's the Tree Like?

A straight, well shaped tree. Reaches 100 feet with a buttressed trunk which may be 48'' at breast height.

African Padauk grows in

Africa; Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Zaire