Afromosia // Pericopsis elata
What a beautiful wood! The attractive ribbon grain with a teak-brown color gives a luxurious look to your projects. Great for outdoor furniture, Afrormosia makes a nice substitute for teak where that stability and water resistance is necessary. But it's also so gorgeous that you can use Afrormosia in any indoor project where you want a unique or elegant look. Expect a heavy and dense wood that cuts cleanly, and polishes up like nothing else!Color Range
Brownish yellow with darker streaks, or crimson-brown with bands of golden brown.Other Names
Afromosia, Assamela, Baracara, Bohala, Jatobahy do igapo, Kokriki, Kokrodua, Mekoe, Mohole, Obang, Ole, Olel Pardo, Peonio, TentoSome Typical Uses
Boat building, decorative veneer, desks, cabinetry and flooring.What's the Tree Like?
The unbuttressed trees attain heights of 160 feet (49 m). Boles are usually straight and are clear for about 100 feet (30 m). Trunk diameters can be 48 to 60 inches.Afromosia grows in Africa
3.67
lbs /Bd. Ft.General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Afrormosia (Quarter Sawn) 4/4 Lumber Pack: 4 Boards, Choose Your Size
$169.00 $135.00 /Pack
Afrormosia (Quarter Sawn) 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$249.00 $199.00 /Pack
Afrormosia Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 18"
$20.00 $16.00 ea.
3/4" Afromosia Pre-Cut Lumber Pack, 4 Boards (Choose Your Size)
$85.00 $72.00 /Pack