Doussie

Afzelia (Afzelia spp.)

 

Common Names: Doussie

 

Distribution: Africa and Southeast Asia

 

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is reddish brown. Well defined sapwood is a pale yellowish white.

 

Janka Hardness: 1,810 lbf

 

Density: 4.16 lb/b.f.

 

Allergies/Toxicity: Reported to cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation, as well as sneezing.

 

Controlled species: CITES: Yes, Appendix II. IUCN: Yes, Endangered.

 

Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, flooring, docks, boatbuilding, exterior millwork and construction, turned objects, inlays and other small specialty wood items

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