KOSIPO

Though Kosipo is valued less than more established woods such as Sipo, Sapelli and Khaya from the same family of the Meliaceae, it is heavily over-used in the areas of origin.

Description

Botanical name: Entandrophragma candollei
Overall character: Visibly porous, intensely dark wood with a vibrant structure that is fit for decorative as well as construction purposes.
Color and structure: The sapwood is rarely wider than 8 cm, has a grey to pale brown color and is distinct from the core. The heartwood darkens to a dark reddish brown to violet brown color. The pores are large and partially filled with dark ingredients.
Characteristics/features: Moderately heavy wood with strength properties that are a little lower than those of Sapelli, but similar to those of Sipo. The trunk shapes allow for efficient utilization and large physical dimensions.
Areas of use: Kosipo is a load-bearing or non-load-bearing outdoor and indoor timber. It is especially suitable as a construction timber for exterior use without ground contact.
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