WOOD TYPES

Sapele

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The heartwood is pink when freshly cut, but it matures to a red-brown or purple-brown colour.

The sapwood is grey-pink or cream in colour.

Other Names	Sapelli, Sapele, Aboudikroe, Assi, Assie sapelli, Lifari, M’boyo, Muyovu, Lifaki
Physical Properties	The heartwood is pink when freshly cut, but it matures to a red-brown or purple-brown colour. The sapwood is grey-pink or cream in colour.
Main Uses	Ship building, exterior and interior joinery, sliced veneer, interior panelling, flooring and furniture
Other Info	The geographical range of Sapeli is from the Ivory Coast to the Cameroon, eastward through Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda. It is found in different forest types, including deciduous, evergreen, and transitional zones.