KAPOKIER
Found all over Western Africa, especially strongly represented in the Center of the Congo.
Description
Botanical name: | Bombax buonopozense |
Overall character: | A strikingly massive tree with a diameter of up to 200 centimetres. |
Color and structure: | The wood has a white to yellowish-white and light grey shade, with red or brown hues. The splint is not particularly distinct. |
Characteristics/features: | It is very homogenous, evenly grown and only rarely shows signs of fibre twists. Light and fine-grained. |
Areas of use: | Often used for interior construction, wood turning and furniture. |
Sources: | https://www.holzvomfach.de |