African Walnut

African Walnut (Lovoa trichilioides)

Common Names: African Walnut

Distribution: West Tropical Africa

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a golden yellow to reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks and veins. Sapwood is a medium yellow to light gray and is generally narrow. African Walnut also displays a ribbon-stripe figuring on quartersawn surfaces, similar to Sapele.

Janka Hardness: 940 lb_f

Density: 2.83 lb_f

Shrinkage:

    Radial (thickness): 3.7%

    Tangential (width): 5.9%,

    Volumetric (total): 10.8%,

    T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.6

Allergies/Toxicity: African Walnut has been reported to cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation, as well as other systemic effects.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: yes

Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, flooring, furniture, cabinetry and turned objects.